CT Tech (Non -Cert) FT Weslaco

UHS • Weslaco, TX

11d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: 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. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)

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 through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.
• 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 (Technologists that are exempted from the ARRT certification must meet the requirement on Public Law 97-35.)
• Minimum experience of performing extremities, thorax, abdomen, spine, skull exams. Some of these exams may be performed as portables.
• Familiarized with utilizing a C-Arm
• BCLS on hire
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• ARRT Certification(C) in Computed Tomography preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees