Lead CT Tech FT McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a CT Technologist to assist the Radiology Department in daily operations and to perform CT scans with quality control. The role requires MRT licensure in Texas and ARRT CT certification, with a minimum of five years CT experience and adherence to compliance standards.

Responsibilities include patient screening, coordinating with radiologists on orders, and supporting care transitions while working weekends, evenings, and on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Current BCLS certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of CT experience.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• Knowledge of ASRT performance standards.
• Adherence to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Department Director / Supervisor in daily departmental operations.
• Performs and oversees CT procedures in Radiology.
• Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer.
• Evaluates orders with radiologist and ensures proper exam is performed.
• Screens patients for contraindications to contrast media and communicates with staff.

Skills

BCLS certification

CT experience

ASRT standards knowledge

Compliance with policies

Education

Graduate from Radiologic Technology program

Texas MRT license

ARRT Certification (R)

ARRT CT Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists the Department Director / Supervisor in all daily departmental operations; Performs and oversees Computed Tomography procedures performed in the Radiology Department; Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer; Evaluates all orders, verifies them with radiologist, and ensures the proper exam is performed. Properly screens all patients to ensure there are no contraindications to oral or intravenous contrast media. 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.
• 5 years prior CT experience.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• Knowledge of performance standards as outlined by the ASRT.
• 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).
• ARRT certification in CT required.

Education, Training, Experience

• DIAGNOSTIC.
• Proficient in performing radiologic examinations of extremities, thorax, abdomen, spine, skull examinations. Some of these exams may be performed as portables.
• Familiar with utilizing C-Arm.
• BCLS on hire.
• CT.
• 5 years experience performing CT procedures.
• Proficient in IV access.
• Able to operate a power injector for PICC lines, peripheral lines, and thorough knowledge of CTA procedures.
• Able to assist radiologist in performing CT guided interventional procedures.
• Able to utilize critical thinking to ensure the appropriate patient care is delivered.
• Thorough knowledge of Joint Commission and TDH requirements and maintains documentation for these regulating bodies.

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