CT Technologist (Non-Cert) FT McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in McAllen, TX seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist specialized in Computed Tomography to join our radiology team. You will perform CT exams, ensure quality control, verify orders with radiologists, and screen patients for contrast contraindications.

The role requires an RT license in Texas, ARRT CT certification preferred, BCLS certification, and prior CT experience. You will collaborate with staff across departments and participate in on-call rotations while

Qualifications

• Must have current BCLS certification.
• 2 years prior Computed Tomography and/or Radiographer experience preferred.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• ARRT Certification(C) in Computed Tomography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all Computed Tomography exams.
• Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer.
• Evaluates all orders, verifies with radiologist if needed, and ensures correct exam.
• Screens patients for contraindications for oral or IV contrast.
• Interacts with hospital staff/nursing regarding patient care and conflicts, aiding resolutions.

Skills

BCLS certification

CT experience

Professional organization membership

Education

Graduated from Radiologic Technology program

Texas MRT license

ARRT Radiology (R)

ARRT CT certification

Tools

C-Arm

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.

Education, Training, Experience

• 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
• 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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