Full-Time CT Technologist

NORTH STAR DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, LLC; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours of accrued PTO

Health insurance

Scrubs provided

Closed major holidays with holiday pay

Job summary

NORTH STAR DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, LLC in Prosper, TX is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Imaging Technologist. This role involves performing high-quality CT and X-ray procedures with a strong emphasis on patient care and education. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with no weekends or on-call requirements.

The ideal candidate will be CT certified or board-eligible, possess ARRT and Texas Medical Board certifications, and demonstrate excellent technical and people skills. Benefits include 80 hours of accrued PTO, health insurance, and scrubs provided.

Qualifications

• Texas Medical Board and ARRT certifications required.
• Proven experience with diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Strong skills in patient care and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality diagnostic CT imaging.
• Ensure operation of radiology equipment and perform maintenance.
• Prepare patients for procedures and follow infection-control protocols.
• Document patient care services accurately.

Skills

Use of Medical Technologies

Performing Diagnostic Procedures

Informing Others

Quality Focus

Technical Understanding

People Skills

Dependability

Radiologic Technology

Education

CT certified or board-eligible

Tools

Philips Ingenuity

Job description

Job Purpose

Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic CT and X-ray procedures, focusing on patient care and education. This position is from 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.

Requirements

Texas Medical Board and ARRT.

Duties

• Provide high quality diagnostic CT imaging
• 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

• Job Type: Full Time
• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Equipment: Philips Ingenuity
• Required Education: CT certified or board-eligible
• Required Certifications: ARRT and Texas Medical Board
• Location: Prosper, TX
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
• Benefits: 80 hours of accrued PTO, health insurance, scrubs provided
• No weekends or on-call required
• Closed major holidays with holiday pay