CT Tech - Heart PRN

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in McAllen is seeking a Computed Tomography Technologist to perform all CT exams and quality control procedures. The successful candidate will ensure proper patient screenings and interact with hospital staff regarding patient care.

Applicants must hold required certifications including BCLS, ARRT in Radiology and Computed Tomography, and have a background in Radiologic Technology. This position requires flexibility to work weekends, nights, and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have current BCLS certification.
• 2 years of prior Computed Tomography and/or Radiographer experience preferred.
• Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Certification (C) in Computed Tomography required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Computed Tomography exams and quality control procedures.
• Interact with hospital staff regarding patient care and concerns.
• Screen all patients for contraindications for oral or IV contrast.
• Maintain performance skills and be available for weekend and night shifts.

Skills

BCLS certification

Computed Tomography experience

Radiographer experience

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology

Licensed Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)

ARRT Certification (R) in Radiology

ARRT Certification (C) in Computed Tomography

Tools

C-Arm

Power injector

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs all Computed Tomography exams; performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer; evaluates all orders, verifies them with radiologist if needed, and ensures the 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-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

• Must have current BCLS certification.
• 2 years prior Computed Tomography and/or Radiographer experience preferred.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• 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

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

Education, Training, Experience

• 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.
• 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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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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