CT/Radiology Technologist | PRN Nights

Emerus•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The CT/Radiology Technologist performs CT and X-ray imaging procedures at a technical level that does not require constant supervision. The role provides technical assistance and supportive patient care to physicians, nurses, and other facility staff. It also includes laboratory sample collection and testing, equipment maintenance, quality control, proficiency testing, and documentation in accordance with established procedures and applicable regulations. The position is PRN on the night shift, with a listed schedule of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., at a 16-bed small-format hospital with 8 emergency-room beds and 8 inpatient beds. The technologist may also perform ER Technician duties as needed, travel to facility locations when required, and attend required meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology.
Medical radiologic technologist certification as required by the state in which the employee practices.
Registered Technologist credential in radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Proficiency with most X-ray and CT equipment, manufacturers' hardware and software, and PACS.
Fluency in English, including written and oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Radiology.
Registered Technologist credential in computed tomography with the ARRT; CT certification is required in the Las Vegas market and within 12 months of hire in the Pennsylvania market.
2 or more years of radiologic/imaging experience.
1 or more years of CT experience.
1 or more years of emergency room experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to physicians, nurses, and other staff.
Operate and maintain imaging department equipment, including X-ray, CT, CR reader, and PACS.
Perform imaging exams according to established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws, and notify the physician on duty of results.
Perform basic clinical procedures under the direction of the physician and/or nurse on duty.
Maintain required documentation, logs, charts, forms, and records in paper and electronic formats.
Collect laboratory samples and perform laboratory testing in accordance with established policies, procedures, and COLA and CLIA regulations.
Maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables for quality testing.
Perform routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks on imaging equipment.
Perform laboratory quality control and proficiency testing and/or split-sample analysis as established by the facility.
Retain records of analytic activities for a minimum of two years.
Perform and document assigned quality assessment activities for periodic review by the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Laboratory Director.
Perform duties as an ER Technician as needed.
Travel to facility locations as required and attend required staff or company-sponsored meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned.