PRN CT Technologist

North Star Diagnostic Imaging; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare industry is seeking a dedicated CT Technologist to perform high-quality diagnostic CT procedures. The role focuses on patient care, adherence to legal standards, and ensuring the effective operation of imaging equipment. Candidates must be CT certified and able to communicate effectively while maintaining a safe environment for patients.

Qualifications

• CT certification is required.
• Familiarity with Texas Medical Board and ARRT is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality diagnostic CT imaging.
• Ensure operation of radiology equipment and comply with legal requirements.
• Document patient care services accurately.

Skills

Use of Medical Technologies

Informing Others

Quality Focus

Planning

Technical Understanding

People Skills

Creating a Safe, Effective Environment

Radiologic Technology

Analyzing Information

Education

CT certified or board-eligible

Job description

Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic CT procedures, focusing on patient care and education. 7 CT locations in Plano, Allen, Dallas, Denton, Frisco, and Flower Mound, TX.

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
• Informing Others
• Quality Focus
• Planning
• Technical Understanding
• People Skills
• Creating a Safe, Effective Environment
• Radiologic Technology
• Analyzing Information

Job Type: Full Time

• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Required Education: CT certified or board-eligible
• Required Certifications: Texas Medical Board, ARRT

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