CT Tech (Certified) PRN

UHS • Mission, TX

87d

About The Position

Performs all Computed Tomography exams; Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacture; Evaluates all orders, verifies them with radiologist if needed, and ensures correct exam is performed. Properly screens all patients to ensure there are no contraindications for oral or IV contrast. 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.

Requirements

• Must have current BCLS certification.
• 2 years prior Computed Tomography and/or Radiographer experience preferred.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology.
• Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) in the State of Texas.
• ARRT Certification (R) in Radiology required.
• ARRT Certification (C) in Computed Tomography required.
• Minimum experience of performing extremities, thorax, abdomen, spine, skull exams.
• Familiarized with utilizing a C-Arm.
• Able to be trained in Computed Tomography.
• Able to operate a power injector.
• Able to perform various parts of the body from head to lower extremities.
• Familiarized with contraindications for contrast.
• Able to utilize critical thinking to ensure the proper procedure is being performed.

Responsibilities

• Performs all Computed Tomography exams.
• Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer.
• Evaluates all orders and verifies them with the radiologist if needed.
• Ensures the correct exam is performed.
• Screens all patients to ensure there are no contraindications for oral or IV contrast.
• Interacts with hospital staff and/or nursing departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts.
• Identifies and assists in the resolution of patient care concerns.
• Maintains performance skills.
• Works weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees