CT Technologist Full Time

#REF!•Arlington, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist is responsible for performing complex imaging procedures, ensuring image quality, and providing excellent patient care. This role involves operating and maintaining CT equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The technologist will explain procedures, position patients, assist with invasive procedures, and manage patient data. Additionally, they will maintain equipment, stock supplies, and ensure adherence to quality control and regulatory standards. Professional accountability, continuous learning, and participation in quality improvement initiatives are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required.
1 year radiologic technician experience w/out ARRT-CT required or no experience w/ARRT-CT required.
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R upon hire required.
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/no radiology technician exp) upon hire required OR ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/1 year radiology technician exp) 12 months required.
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Either by the TDH or TMB) upon hire required.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Explains procedures to patient or guardian/family member prior to exam.
Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest.
Performs complex procedures including age-related criteria and developmental considerations.
Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeats procedures as needed.
Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS.
Prints laser images from modality or PACS.
Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities.
Uses multidisciplinary, team-oriented actions.
Assesses and recognizes the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions.
Prepares room for examination (e.g., suction, oxygen, supplies).
Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures.
Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID.
Obtains patient history.
Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes, or other devices, and monitors patient during imaging.
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment.
Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient.
Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines.
Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette, and transports patients as needed.
Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments.
Adjusts technical factors.
Operates, cares for, and maintains equipment.
Applies knowledge of physics and accessories.
Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction.
Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors).
Stocks supplies daily.
Exchanges and maintains film badges within designated time frames.
Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards.
Productive during periods of decreased work flow.
Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement.
Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner.
Identifies, troubleshoots, and initiates quality improvement.
Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary.
Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor.