CT Tech- JPS Main- PRN

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: The Rad Technologist I CT PRN utilizes Computed Tomography (CT) scanners to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis.

Requirements

Graduate of a JCERT approved school of Radiologic Sciences Program.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computer Tomography (CT) or eligible to take the registry and must become registered within 12 months of hire.
Certified by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required.

Nice To Haves

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R) OR Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
Associate's degree in radiologic sciences.

Responsibilities

Follows a physician's instructions, prepares and operates Computed Tomography equipment, positions patients correctly and effectively records the requested diagnostic images.
Start-up and calibrate Computed Tomography system daily.
Reviews orders with Radiologist to determine proper protocol for each procedure.
Performs Computed Tomography procedures in an efficient and timely manner.
Administers IV contrast with proper dosage. Checks to see where dosage would be documented for a permanent record vs log book, which stays in Computed Tomography area.
Orders and restocks supplies.
Reports equipment failure to proper service organization and supervisor. Schedules service and preventive maintenance according to patient load and equipment availability when necessary.
Enters and completes orders in Radiology computer system.
Maintains QA records.
Performs other job related duties as required.
Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.