Full-Time Cross-Training CT Technologist

North Star Diagnostic Imaging; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

80 hours of accrued PTO

Scrubs provided

Holiday pay

Job summary

North Star Diagnostic Imaging in Rockwall, TX seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic CT and X-ray procedures with a focus on patient care and education. Hours are 8am - 4pm, Monday through Friday, with cross-training into a full-time CT position.

You will ensure radiation safety, operate Philips Ingenuity equipment, maintain records, and uphold infection-control policies. ARRT (R) certification and Texas Medical Board licensure are required; CT experience is preferred but not

Qualifications

• ARRT (R) certification required; TX Medical Board license required.
• Experience with CT preferred but not required.
• Cross-training into full-time CT position and full-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality diagnostic CT and X-ray procedures.
• Position patients and adjust equipment controls for proper exposure.
• Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ensure radiation safety and infection-control compliance.
• Document patient care and chart results in records.
• Educate patients and shield staff from exposure as needed.

Skills

Medical Technologies

Diagnostic Procedures

Informing Others

Quality Focus

Planning

Technical Understanding

People Skills

Dependability

Safe Environment

Radiologic Technology

Analyzing Information

Education

ARRT (R) certification

Job description

Requirements:

Texas Medical Board and ARRT.

Job Purpose:

Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic CT and X-ray procedures, focusing on patient care and education. This position is from 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday. This position is cross-training into a full-time CT position.

Duties:

• Provide high quality diagnosticimaging
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Use of Medical Technologies
• Performing Diagnostic Procedures
• Informing Others
• Quality Focus
• Planning
• Technical Understanding
• People Skills
• Dependability
• Creating a Safe, Effective Environment
• Radiologic Technology
• Analyzing Information

Job Type: Full Time

• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Equipment: Philips Ingenuity
• Required Education: ARRT (R), previous CT experience/shadowing preferred but not required
• Required Certifications:ARRT and Texas Medical Board
• Location: Rockwall, TX
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm
• Benefits: 80 hours of accrued PTO, health insurance, scrubs provided
• No weekends or on-call required
• Closed major holidays with holiday pay