CT Technologist, Outpatient, 10K Bonus

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Works under minimal supervision with physicians to perform CT imaging exams and support exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and equipment maintenance. The technologist reviews orders and protocols, screens and prepares patients, performs CT exams and contrast administration as appropriate, and documents imaging and charges. The role also includes quality-control testing, accreditation-related work, patient care and communication, coordination with other clinical services, workflow management, and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements. The position is scheduled for four 10-hour shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role requires the ability to lift 40–50 pounds.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Radiologic Sciences, or graduation from an AMA-approved school.
ARRT-CT registration as a Registered Technologist in Computed Tomography upon hire.
Texas Medical Board license as a Medical Radiologic Technologist upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification from a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross by the first day of employment.
Ability to lift 40–50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, and applicability to the selected CT protocol; screen for contrast allergies, contraindications, and other factors that may prohibit or modify an exam.
Consult with radiologists about stat or urgent findings and protocol modifications, and document changes in the electronic health record.
Coordinate resources such as nursing, anesthesia, and scheduling as needed.
Interview and identify patients using two identifiers, conduct screenings, obtain relevant medical histories, explain procedures, and assess patients’ ability to tolerate them.
Answer patient questions and administer oral or intravenous contrast for relevant exams; observe patients for adverse reactions.
Assist physicians with procedures as needed.
Ensure images and information are documented with correct patient identification and labeling, and complete exam charges and image documentation promptly.
Perform CT exams accurately and in a timely manner according to age-specific criteria and radiation-safety requirements, including ALARA principles.
Assist patients with dressing, transport, positioning, and physical well-being before, during, and after exams.
Perform quality-control testing and report CT system or workstation problems to the service engineer or biomed; provide additional correspondence to the physicist and imaging leadership.
Maintain quality-assurance compliance, including ACR requirements, routine QC, and archives; participate in imaging accreditation requirements.
Respond to inquiries, calls, and emails professionally and promptly; use organizational culture behaviors including PACT and AIDET.
Participate in codes and rapid responses, communicate shift handoffs about workflow, equipment issues, or pending exams, and contribute to equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
Provide orientation and training for new hires and students, ensuring procedures meet established standards.
Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team and coordinate patient care and service delivery with other service lines.
Prioritize and schedule exams to support workflow, minimize wait times, and address stat requests.
Follow hospital policies, procedures, competencies, regulatory requirements, infection-control practices, annual education and department goals, and patient-satisfaction expectations; use equipment and supplies responsibly and manage scheduling and overtime appropriately.
Maintain patient confidentiality under HIPAA and protect workstations and work areas.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
Preventive healthcare coverage at 100% with no copay
Paid time off available on day one
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer
Competitive benefits package, including healthcare and paid holidays
On-site childcare
Merit increases
$10,000 sign-on bonus