CT Tech (NON-CERT) PRN FED Pharr

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

Job summary

South Texas Health System in Pharr, TX is seeking a qualified Computed Tomography Technologist to perform CT exams, ensure accuracy, and maintain safety standards. You will screen patients for contrast, review orders with radiologists, and coordinate care with nursing staff.

The role requires current BCLS, ARRT Radiography, Texas MRT license, and CT certification; CT experience and professional membership are preferred. Weekend/evening/on-call work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must hold current BCLS certification.
• 2 years CT and/or Radiography experience preferred.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• Adherence to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all Computed Tomography exams.
• Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer.
• Evaluates orders with radiologist if needed; ensures correct exam.
• Screens patients for oral/IV contrast contraindications.
• Interacts with hospital staff regarding patient care and concerns.
• Maintains performance skills consistently.
• Routinely works weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and on-call as needed.

Skills

BCLS certification

CT/Radiography experience

Compliance awareness

Education

Graduate from Radiologic Technology program

Texas MRT license

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:

• 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.

EEO Statement

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