CT Technologist - PRN

HCA Healthcare; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Education support

Family and fertility benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking an experienced CT technologist to conduct CT procedures, assist physicians, and ensure high-quality imaging. The role involves patient preparation, documentation, and PACS operation in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The candidate will work under Radiologist supervision, maintain safety standards, and mentor newer staff while supporting multiple facility locations within the medical city network. On-call availability is required.

Qualifications

• One year CT experience preferred.
• ARRT CT certification preferred.
• MRT certification
• BLS certification obtained through HCA vendor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CT procedures to assist in diagnosis.
• Demonstrate responsibility in CT assessment and adherence to patient orders.
• Complete patient CT documentation.
• Assist physicians and radiologists during procedures.
• Perform CT scans in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepare patients for exams according to procedure type.
• Document studies performed and manage related records.
• Operate computer and PACS systems.
• Follow safety regulations and aseptic practices.
• Maintain knowledge of scanners and exam protocols for quality.
• Cater to age-specific needs of patients.
• Orient and mentor new staff members.
• Provide safe handling for contrast administration.
• Assist with patient transport when needed.
• Follow Standard Precautions with PPE.
• Perform high-level disinfection.
• Explain procedures to patients and address concerns.
• May administer contrast media.

Skills

CT imaging

Safety protocols

Patient communication

Education

Technical degree or vocational training

Tools

PACS systems

X-ray equipment

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• The technologist conducts procedures to provide data to assist in the diagnosis of patients. The position's tasks and responsibilities include:

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of CT scans assessment and reassessment and implementation of the patient's orders in accordance with the department and organizational standards and policies

• Completes patient documentation specific to CT scans

• Assist Physicians and Radiologist during procedures.

• Performs CT scans in a timely and efficient manner.

• Positions and prepares patients for exams according to the type of procedure to be performed

• Completes appropriate documentation for each study performed

• Performs all computer and PACS functions

• Observes safety regulations and aseptic practice techniques to protect patients and staff

• Maintains thorough knowledge of the scanners and exam protocols in order to ensure the highest quality procedures

• Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.

• Orients and mentors new staff members.

• Provides a safe environment for administering contrast material.

• Assists with transporting patients.

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

• Performs high-level disinfection.

• Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body.

• Under the supervision of a Radiologist, performs x-ray/fluoro procedures on patients.

• Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns.

• May administer barium salts or other chemical mixtures.

• Operates stationary equipment and/or portable equipment used in the Emergency Department, Operating Room and at patient bedside.

• Takes pictures and develops images.

What qualifications you will need:

Education/Skills:

• Technical degree or vocational training

Experience:

• Prefer at least 1 year of CT experience

Licenses, Registrations and/or Certifications:

• ARRT(R) or ARRT (N)(CT)

• MRT

• BLS obtained by HCA approved vendor.

• ARRT (CT) preferred.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to be on an on-call status and respond within thirty (30) minutes of notification.

• Must be able to work at the main facility, Saginaw FSED, and Haslet FSED, depending on department needs.

Benefits

Medical City Alliance, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Medical City Alliance serves families from Fort Worth, Keller, Haslet, Saginaw and Tarrant County. Our 99+ bed hospital offers 30+ specialties. We offer 2 convenient ER locations, including our off-campus ER in Saginaw. Our maternity floor includes labor and delivery suites and c-section ORs. We have a well-baby nursery, postpartum rooms, and a Level III NICU. We offer compassionate care with state-of-the-art surgical equipment. Our hospital offers robotic surgery to perform procedures. Our facility provides comprehensive cardiology services. We prioritize early detection and treatment of heart disease. Our advanced technology provides quick results to our patients. Our patient satisfaction scores rank in the top decile of hospitals nationwide. Our physicians rank Medical City Alliance as excellent in quality of care. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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