Full-Time CT Technologist – Diagnostic Imaging

Kindred Hospital Dallas Central; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Dallas Central and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provides LTACH and ARU care with 24/7 clinical support. The CT Technologist will perform specialized CT scans, follow radiation safety procedures, and ensure high-quality diagnostic images.

You will schedule procedures, assist with clerical tasks, administer contrast, and support radiologists during interventional CT when applicable. ARRT certification and BLS are required; one year of diagnostic imaging experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.
• Schedule patients for procedures, assist with clerical functions.
• Dispense oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
• Load and operate power injections for contrast media administration.
• Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients for CT scans.
• Adheres to protocol scan length to optimize patient dose.
• Confirms patient position matches the selected scanning orientation parameters.
• Utilizes iso centering of the anatomy of interest to optimize dose.
• Optimizes technical factors to minimize radiation exposure to the patient while maintaining diagnostic image quality.
• Uses radiation shielding devices.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label.
• Records patient dose and administration of contrast medication as per policy.
• Document appropriate charging of procedures and supplies.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures if applicable.
• Provide orientation and training for new CT technologists.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

ARRT radiography/CT certification

Job description

Kindred Hospital Dallas Central and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provides LTACH and ARU care with 24/7 clinical support. The CT Technologist will perform specialized CT scans, follow radiation safety procedures, and ensure high-quality diagnostic images.

You will schedule procedures, assist with clerical tasks, administer contrast, and support radiologists during interventional CT when applicable. ARRT certification and BLS are required; one year of diagnostic imaging experience is preferred.