CT Technologist Full Time Evening

Texas Health Resources•Arlington, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist works in the Radiology Department at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. This full-time role is scheduled Tuesday through Friday, 3–11 p.m., for 32 hours per week, with rotating call. Eligible CT Technologists receive a sign-on bonus upon hire with a signed retention agreement. The technologist performs CT imaging procedures, prepares and supports patients, operates and maintains imaging equipment, processes and transfers images, and collaborates with radiologists and other departments. The role also includes maintaining quality and regulatory standards, continuing professional development, and contributing to a supportive, team-oriented workplace.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, if applicable.
One year of radiologic technician experience is required without ARRT-CT certification; no experience is required with ARRT-CT certification.
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) R certification required upon hire.
ARRT CT certification required upon hire for candidates without radiologic technician experience, or within 12 months for candidates with one year of radiologic technician experience.
CMRT (Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist), either through 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.
At least one year of CT technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Explain procedures to patients or their guardians or family members before exams.
Position patients correctly and perform complex procedures while accounting for age-related and developmental considerations.
Adjust technique parameters appropriately for patient age and other relevant factors.
Assist radiologists with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
Process and manipulate images, analyze image quality, troubleshoot, adjust techniques, and repeat procedures when 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.
Use multidisciplinary, team-oriented approaches to patient care.
Assess patients’ emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions.
Prepare examination rooms and supplies, check physician orders and requisitions using time-out procedures, identify patients using two forms of ID, and obtain patient histories.
Monitor patients during imaging, including patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes, or other devices; demonstrate knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment.
Use proper body mechanics when assisting patients; administer contrast media and other medications according to medication administration guidelines.
Process patient information, use proper phone etiquette, and transport patients as needed.
Communicate respectfully with coworkers and other departments.
Adjust technical factors; operate, care for, and maintain equipment; apply knowledge of physics and accessories; and troubleshoot and document equipment malfunctions.
Maintain equipment and rooms to sanitary standards, stock supplies daily, and exchange and maintain film badges within designated time frames.
Demonstrate knowledge of quality control and regulatory standards and remain productive during slower periods.
Maintain and enhance technical skills, attend departmental continuing education and meetings, and check email in a timely manner.
Identify and troubleshoot quality issues and initiate quality improvement; manage time and reprioritize as needed.
Perform other assignments deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Benefits

401(k)
PTO
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Paid parental leave
Flexible spending
Tuition reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Sign-on bonus for eligible CT Technologists, subject to a signed retention agreement
Opportunities for growth