CT Tech (NON-CERT) PRN FED Ware

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a skilled Computed Tomography Technologist to perform CT exams and ensure patient safety. The role includes reviewing orders with radiologists, screening for contrast contraindications, and coordinating with hospital staff to address patient care concerns.

The position requires ARRT CT certification (preferred), ARRT radiology (R) certification, Texas MRT license, and BCLS. Candidates should be ready to work evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Current BCLS certification.
• 2 years CT/radiography experience preferred.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• Commitment to compliance and ethical conduct required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all CT exams and quality control procedures.
• Evaluate orders with radiologist and verify correct exam.
• Screen patients for contrast contraindications.
• Interact with hospital staff regarding patient care concerns and resolutions.
• Routinely work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and on-call status when needed.

Skills

BCLS certification

2 years CT experience

Professional organization membership

Education

Radiologic Technology degree

Texas MRT license

ARRT Radiology (R) certification

ARRT CT (C) certification

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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