CT / Rad Tech PRN and Thursdays

Kindred Healthcare•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Tarrant County Southwest is a long-term acute care hospital that treats patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. The hospital provides intensive care and telemetry-level services, with a multidisciplinary team focused on personalized treatment plans and helping patients recover and transition to the next level of care. The Computer Tomography Technologist operates CT scanners and related equipment, performs CT imaging and supports radiologists with imaging and interventional procedures. The role includes patient care, image quality review, recordkeeping, scheduling, charging documentation, and orientation and training for new CT Technicians. The position is PRN and includes Thursdays and on-call Thursdays.

Requirements

Completion of a 24-month AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Radiography.
Computed Tomography (CT) certification within one year of employment.
One year of experience in diagnostic radiology or another imaging modality.
36 months of experience in a clinically comparable environment.

Responsibilities

Operate CT scanners and related equipment while following prescribed radiation safety procedures.
Position patients for CT scans, using immobilization and protective equipment as needed.
Assist radiologists with imaging procedures, including starting IVs and injecting contrast when applicable.
Assist radiologists with interventional CT procedures.
Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in exposure sequence, and label them appropriately.
Schedule patients for procedures and assist with clerical functions.
Document appropriate charges for procedures and supplies.
Dispense oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration.
Maintain accurate patient records.
Provide orientation and training for new CT Technicians.
Address patients’ psychological and physical needs during CT scans.
Perform other related incidental duties.
Support patient management and satisfaction, continuity of care, and cost effectiveness through integration of case management, utilization review and management, and discharge planning.