CT Tech PRN

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

A Texas Health CT Technologist is responsible for explaining procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam, imaging correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols, and performing complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations. In addition to the required qualifications, a successful CT Technologist will process and manipulate images, analyze image quality, troubleshoot, make technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed. correctly send and transfer images to PACS. assess and recognize the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions. operate, care for and maintain equipment. prepare room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies). administer contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines. maintain equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology (required) or Associate Degree (preferred)
1 year radiologic technologist experience without ARRT-CT (required) or No experience with ARRT-CT (required)
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R) (required) and ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (CT) (required) or ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (CT) (if 1 year radiology technician exp) within 12 Months (required)
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB (required)
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care (required)

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree

Responsibilities

explaining procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam
imaging correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols
performing complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
process and manipulate images
analyze image quality
troubleshoot
make technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed
correctly send and transfer images to PACS
assess and recognize the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
operate, care for and maintain equipment
prepare room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
administer contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines
maintain equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)