CT Tech

CT Technologist – Full-Time, Days

Baylor Scott & White Health

Location:

6601 Preston Rd, Plano, 75024

Shift: FT Days, 8‑hr shifts

The CT Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs computed tomography (CT) procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

• Performs high‑quality CT procedures according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of radiation dose reference levels, monitoring, and actions for exceeding limits, including patient follow‑up.
• Uses iSTAT point‑of‑care testing for obtaining creatinine levels.
• Utilizes AIDET communication with patients to ensure correct exam, establish rapport, and assess tolerance.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure, positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment, adjusting exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection‑control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques; uses sterile techniques for invasive procedures; maintains hand hygiene.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards; works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities.
• Reports issues to management or appropriate department; assists in maintaining supplies inventory; ensures individuals are screened per policies.
• Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation, such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies and procedures.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

• Able to perform high‑quality CT procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost‑efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks independently without routine oversight.
• Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under stress, and take appropriate steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate for care of various age groups (newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, geriatric).
• Able to serve as preceptor, providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

• Education – Graduate of an accredited program
• Experience – Less than 1 year of experience
• Certification/License/Registration –
• - ARRT‑CT Computed Tomography:
  Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in CT or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board in CT.
• - Basic Life Support (BLS):
  Required within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• - Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT):
  Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist.
• - Additional certifications (ARRT‑N, ARRT‑R, CNMT) if applicable.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology