Job Description
26002156 CT Technologist CT Technologist- PRN Shift Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Alliance: 10864 Texas Health Trail Fort Worth, TX 76244 Work hours: PRN Shift; Weekends and overnight availability preferred Department Highlights Team based environment Workplace culture 2nd to none Great benefits/ 401k / PTO We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance Highly engaged management Here’s What You Need Education Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required Or Associate's Degree preferred Other- CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required Experience 1 year radiologic technician experience w/out ARRT-CT required or no experience w/ARRT-CT required Licenses and Certifications ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R upon hire required And ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/no radiology technician exp) upon hire required Or ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/1 year radiology technician exp) 12 months required And CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Either by the TDH or TMB) upon hire required And BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required What You Will Do Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique Maintains attention to details Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed and utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS Prints laser images from modality or PACS Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities Patient Care Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions Assesses and recognizes the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies) Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID Obtains patient history Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments Equipment Operation and Maintenance Adjusts technical factors Operates, cares for and maintains equipment Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, tabletops, floors) Stocks supplies daily Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards Productive during periods of decreased work flow Professional Accountability and Partnership Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health CT Technologist Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits. At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive,