CT Technologist Certified PRN McAllen

South Texas Health System McAllen; McAllen (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Universal Health Services in Texas seeks a Radiologic Technologist with CT certification to perform CT exams, screen for contraindications to contrast, and collaborate with radiologists and nursing staff to ensure safe patient care.

The role requires BCLS certification, ARRT CT (C) and Radiology (R) credentials, and licensure as a Texas MRT. Experience with C-Arm and power injectors is preferred; training opportunities are provided.

Formación

• BCLS certification required.
• 2 years CT and/or Radiographer experience preferred.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• Must comply with the Compliance Program and Code of Conduct and required trainings.

Responsabilidades

• Performs all Computed Tomography exams and quality control procedures.
• Evaluates orders, verifies with radiologist if needed, ensures correct exam.
• Screens patients for contraindications to contrast (oral/IV).
• Interfaces with hospital staff regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts; assists resolutions.
• Maintains performance skills and works weekends/evenings/on-call as needed.

Conocimientos

BCLS certification

CT radiography experience

Educación

Graduate from Radiologic Technology program

Texas MRT license

ARRT Radiology (R)

ARRT CT (C)

Herramientas

C-Arm familiarity

Power injector operation

Descripción del empleo

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. Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology.

2. Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) in the State of Texas

3. ARRT Certification (R) in Radiology (Technologists that are exempted from the ARRT certification must meet the requirement on Public Law 97-35.)

4. ARRT Certification(C) in Computed Tomography required.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE

1. 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

2. 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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