CT Tech (Non-Cert) FT Edinburg

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a qualified Computed Tomography Technologist to perform CT exams, ensure quality control per manufacturer standards, and verify orders with radiologists when needed.

The role requires screening patients for contrast contraindications, interacting with hospital staff, and maintaining performance skills while working weekends, evenings, nights, and on-call when required.

Qualifications

• Current BCLS certification.
• 2 years CT/Radiographer experience preferred.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• Commitment to compliance and the Code of Conduct by following policies and reporting issues.

Responsibilities

• Performs all CT exams and routine quality control as required by the manufacturer.
• Screens patients for contraindications to contrast and coordinates with radiologists as needed.

Skills

BCLS certification

CT/Radiography experience

Professional org membership

Education

Graduate from approved Radiologic Technology program

Texas MRT licensure

ARRT Radiology (R)

ARRT CT (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

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

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