CT Technologist Full Time

Texas Health Resources; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus Included

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Job summary

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is seeking a CT Technologist for a full-time evening shift. You will perform diagnostic CT imaging, prepare patients, and support radiologists with complex procedures in a team-focused environment.

Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program with ARRT CT certification and BCLS is required; CLIA compliance is essential. Sign-on bonus available and comprehensive benefits include 401(k) and PTO.

Qualifications

• 1 year radiologic technician experience required or no ARRT-CT experience accepted.
• ARRT CT certification required upon hire.
• BCLS certification required prior to patient care.
• CLIAFE compliance and foreign education equivalency awareness.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patient or guardian prior to exam.
• Position patient to correct anatomical area.
• Perform complex imaging with age-related criteria.
• Assist radiologist with complex procedures using aseptic technique.
• Process and analyze images, adjust techniques as needed.
• Maintain sanitary standards for equipment and room.

Skills

Radiologic technician experience

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology

Associate's Degree preferred

CLIAFE compliance

Foreign education equivalency compliance

Job description

CT Technologist – Full Time

Bring your passion to Texas Health. So We Are Better + Together

Work Location

Texas Health Arlington: 800 W. Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX 76012.

Work Hours

Full Time, 40 hours; Evening Shift.

Sign-On Bonus

Sign On Bonus Included. (eligible upon hire with a signed retention agreement).

Department Highlights

• Team based environment


• Workplace culture second to none


• Great benefits: 401k, PTO

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required or other.


• Associate's Degree preferred.


• Other: CLIAFE.


• Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required.

Experience

• 1 year radiologic technician experience without ARRT-CT required.


• No experience w/ARRT-CT required.

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R upon hire required.


• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/no radiology technician exp) upon hire required.


• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/1 year radiology technician exp) 12 months required.


• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Either by the TDH or TMB) upon hire required.


• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam.


• Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest.


• Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.


• Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors.


• Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.


• Maintains attention to details.


• Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed.


• Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS.


• Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS.


• Prints laser images from modality or PACS.


• Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities.

Patient Care

• Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions.


• Assesses and recognizes the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions.


• Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies).


• Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures.


• Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID.


• Obtains patient history.


• Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitors patient during imaging.


• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment.


• Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient.


• Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines.


• Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed.


• Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical factors.


• Operates, cares for and maintains equipment.


• Applies knowledge of physics and accessories.


• Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction.


• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors).


• Stocks supplies daily.


• Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames.


• Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards.


• Productive during periods of decreased work flow.

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement.


• Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner.


• Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement.


• Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary.


• Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor.

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental.


• Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program.


• Other benefits: paid parental leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, etc.

Additional Perks

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.


• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day.


• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We’re a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas. We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women’s services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We’re accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We’ve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We’re also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we’re recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women’s health and much more.

Closing

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Feel free to email your questions to [e-mail].