CT Tech (Non-Cert)

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in Computed Tomography to join our radiology team. You will perform CT exams, ensure QC procedures, and collaborate with radiologists to verify orders and select the correct study.

The role requires ARRT (R) in Radiology with CT certification preferred, Texas MRT licensure, and current BCLS. Candidates should be prepared for weekend/evening/night on-call coverage as needed and maintain up-to-date skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology.
• Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) in Texas.
• ARRT Certification (R) in Radiology; Certification (C) in CT preferred.
• Must have current BCLS certification.
• 2 years CT or Radiography experience preferred.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all Computed Tomography exams.
• Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer.
• Evaluates orders with radiologist if needed to ensure correct exam.
• Screens patients for contraindications to oral or IV contrast.
• Interacts with hospital staff regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts and helps resolve them.
• Maintains performance skills and is available for weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and on-call as needed.

Skills

BCLS certification

CT experience

Professional organization membership

Education

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

ARRT Certification (C) in Computed Tomography preferred

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

• 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 preferred.

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