CT Tech PRN Weekends

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX

87d

About The Position

The CT Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs computed tomography (CT) procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

Requirements

• Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Computed Tomography (CT).
• Must also be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography (R) or in Nuclear Medicine (N) or by Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Tech (CNMT).

Responsibilities

• Performs high quality CT procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of radiation dose reference levels, radiation dose monitoring, and actions to be taken if the estimated dose exceeds set dose reference levels.
• Demonstrates and understands proper use of iSTAT point of care testing for obtaining creatinine levels.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements and ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, and moving equipment into specified position.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Reports issues to management or appropriate department and assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, and consent forms.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees