CT Technologist Non Cert PRN Heart

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

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks a CT Technologist to perform Computed Tomography exams and conduct required quality control procedures. The role includes reviewing orders with radiologists, screening patients for contrast contraindications, and coordinating with hospital staff on patient care concerns.

Responsibilities also include maintaining proficiency, and working weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and on-call status as needed to ensure continuous patient imaging services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform all Computed Tomography exams and quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer.
• Evaluate orders, verify with radiologist when needed, ensure correct exam is performed.
• Screen patients for contraindications to oral or IV contrast.
• Interact with hospital staff to address patient care concerns and resolve conflicts.
• Maintain performance skills and work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call when needed.

Skills

BCLS certification

CT experience

Professional organization membership

Education

Graduate Radiologic Technology program

Texas MRT license

ARRT Radiology (R)

ARRT CT (C) preferred

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

• 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.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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