CT Tech FT McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in McAllen, TX seeks a Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography to perform exams, participate in QC, and ensure patient safety during contrast procedures.

The role requires ARRT CT certification, Texas MRT license, BCLS, and prior CT experience; candidate must work flexible hours including nights and weekends, interact with staff, and maintain high quality standards.

Qualifications

• BCLS certification required.
• Current CT experience preferred (2 years).
• ARRT CT certification required; TX MRT licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform all CT exams and QC procedures per manufacturer requirements.
• Evaluate orders with radiologist when needed and ensure correct exam.
• Screen patients for contraindications to oral or IV contrast.
• Interact with hospital staff regarding patient care and resolve concerns.
• Maintain performance skills and work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, or on-call status as needed.

Skills

BCLS certification

CT imaging experience

Interpersonal communication

Education

Graduate from approved Radiologic Technology program

Texas MRT license

ARRT Certification (R) in Radiology

ARRT Certification (CT)

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs all Computed Tomography exams; Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacture; Evaluates all orders, verifies them with radiologist if needed, and ensures correct exam is performed. Properly screens all patients to ensure there are no contraindications for oral or IV contrast. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or nursing departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Routinely works weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status, when needed. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Must have current BCLS certification.
• 2. 2 years prior Computed Tomography and/or Radiographer experience preferred.
• 3. Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• 4. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

• 1. Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology.
• 2. Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) in the State of Texas
• 3. ARRT Certification (R) in Radiology (Technologists that are exempted from the ARRT certification must meet the requirement on Public Law 97-35.)
• 4. ARRT Certification(C) in Computed Tomography required.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE

1. DIAGNOSTIC

• Minimum experience of performing extremities, thorax, abdomen, spine, skull exams. Some of these exams may be performed as portables.
• Familiarized with utilizing a C-Arm
• BCLS on hire

2. Computed Tomography

• Able to be trained in Computed Tomography.
• Able to operate a power injector.
• Able to perform various parts of the body from head to lower extremities.
• Familiarized with contraindications for contrast.
• Able to utilize critical thinking to ensure the proper procedure is being performed.

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