CT Technologist Non Cert McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in McAllen, TX is seeking a Radiologic Technologist with CT specialization to perform all CT exams, ensure appropriate studies, and uphold quality control procedures. The role includes screening for contrast contraindications and coordinating with radiologists and hospital staff to resolve patient-care issues.

The position requires current BCLS certification, Texas MRT licensure, and ARRT CT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have current BCLS certification.
• 2 years prior Computed Tomography and/or Radiographer experience preferred.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• Must demonstrate compliance with the Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Performs all Computed Tomography exams.
• Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer.
• Evaluates orders, verifies with radiologist if needed, ensures correct exam is performed.
• Screens patients for contraindications for oral or IV contrast.
• Interacts with hospital staff regarding patient care and conflicts, and assists in resolutions.
• Maintains performance skills and works weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and on-call as needed.

Skills

BCLS certification

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate from Radiologic Technology program

Texas MRT license

ARRT Certification (R) in Radiology

ARRT Certification (CT)

Tools

C-Arm

Power injector

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:

• 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 preferred.

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.

EEO Statement

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