CT Technician Bastrop FSED PRN

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

105d

About The Position

The CT Technologist at the Freestanding Emergency Room and Urgent Care Clinic is responsible for performing CT procedures that are in accordance with standards and practice set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology and Hospital Policies and Procedures. Optimizes the use of radiation by utilizing the concepts of Image Gently and Image Wisely by the American College of Radiology. The CT Technologist demonstrates knowledge of the human structure and functions, patient care/safety, positioning, principles of radiographic sciences, radiation protection, medication safety (contrast) and specialized techniques. Maintains professional judgment and conduct that is complimentary of the ARRT Code of Ethics and St. David's Healthcare Values.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Medical Association approved program in Radiologic Technology.
• CT curriculum covering 3 semester hours of Sectional Anatomy or 16 hours post graduate CEUs in Cross Sectional Anatomy.
• One year experience performing Computed Tomography procedures is preferred.
• Certified or Temporary Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services as a Medical Radiologic Technologist.
• Certified in Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT, RTR).
• Post-primary CT certification within 1 year of CT assignment.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellence by consistently producing scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of the operating parameters of the scanners.
• Ability to operate the CT scanners and related equipment efficiently and effectively.
• Follows established scanning protocols.
• Demonstrates proficiency in scanning trauma, acute & challenging patients or situations; possesses skill to modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed.
• Possesses knowledge of disease processes and images these findings adequately; communicates them to the Radiologist.
• Ability to recognize and adapt scanning to pathology.
• Images are labeled correctly and identified according to protocol.
• Scans patients of all ages, tailoring the exam to the age group to provide optimal images.
• Proficient at performing CTA scans and retrospective reconstruction.
• Knowledgeable of cardiac anatomy and contraindications; ability to perform Coronary Scans and Calcium Scoring.
• Completes quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organizes and prioritizes workflow to meet STAT and urgent demands.
• Demonstrates competency in the safe usage of the power injector and adheres to set guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree