CT Technologist Full Time Evening

Texas Health•Arlington, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs imaging procedures at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. The role includes preparing and positioning patients, performing complex examinations, assisting radiologists with invasive procedures, processing and evaluating images, and ensuring images are correctly transferred to PACS. The technologist provides patient-centered care, administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with guidelines, monitors patients during imaging, and coordinates with scheduling and other modalities. The position also involves operating and maintaining imaging equipment, maintaining sanitary standards, supporting quality control and regulatory requirements, and contributing to quality improvement and professional development. This is a full-time evening position at Texas Health Arlington, scheduled Tuesday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. for 32 hours per week, with rotating call. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible CT Technologists upon hire with a signed retention agreement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
One year of radiologic technician experience without ARRT-CT, or no experience with ARRT-CT.
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R required upon hire.
ARRT-CT required upon hire for candidates without radiology technician experience, or after 12 months for candidates with one year of radiology technician experience.
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist, either by the TDH or TMB, required upon hire.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.
CT technologist with at least one year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Explain procedures to patients or guardians and position patients appropriately for examinations.
Perform complex imaging procedures, taking age-related and developmental considerations into account and adjusting technique parameters as needed.
Assist radiologists with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
Process and manipulate images, evaluate image quality, troubleshoot, adjust techniques, and repeat procedures as needed.
Follow downtime procedures for PACS and HIS/RIS; send and transfer images to PACS and print laser images as needed.
Coordinate with Centralized Scheduling and other imaging modalities.
Assess patients’ emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions; prepare examination rooms and verify orders using time-out procedures.
Identify and greet patients using two forms of identification, obtain patient histories, and monitor patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes, or other devices during imaging.
Use emergency drugs and equipment appropriately and apply proper body mechanics when assisting patients.
Administer contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication-administration guidelines.
Process patient information, communicate respectfully, use proper phone etiquette, and transport patients as needed.
Operate, care for, and maintain imaging equipment; adjust technical factors, apply knowledge of physics and accessories, and document equipment malfunctions.
Maintain equipment and rooms to sanitary standards, stock supplies daily, and exchange and maintain film badges within designated time frames.
Follow quality-control and regulatory standards and remain productive during periods of decreased workflow.
Maintain and enhance technical skills, attend departmental continuing education and meetings, and check email in a timely manner.
Identify and troubleshoot quality issues, initiate quality improvement, manage time, reprioritize as needed, and perform assignments deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Benefits

401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Paid parental leave
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Sign-on bonus for eligible CT Technologists upon hire with a signed retention agreement
Opportunities for growth
Supportive, team-based environment