CT/X‐Ray Technologist, PRN

Intuitive Health•Temple, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist is responsible for safely and proficiently performing laboratory, general radiography, and computerized tomography imaging procedures and related patient care according to government regulations, physician orders, policies, and procedures of the Imaging Department and the facility. This role involves conducting regular inventory, ensuring proper supply levels, and adhering to all laws and company policies regarding radiology studies. The technologist will also be responsible for proper documentation, consenting per protocol, participating in facility certifications, and following all HIPAA policies and procedures. Maintaining a clean and well-functioning radiology suite in accordance with OSHA standards is crucial. The role includes training new staff, assisting in the lab, and providing patient care within the scope of practice, which may include obtaining vital signs, preparing patients, running lab results, starting IVs, and assisting with procedures. Administering and documenting contrast material, following infection control and safety guidelines, and sending images to the Radiologist for interpretation are key duties. The technologist must accurately interpret scanning instructions, prepare and operate CT scan equipment, and position patients correctly for imaging. Mandatory yearly skills training, maintaining professional certifications and licenses, and completing assigned education on time are required. Collaboration with health team members for patient well-being and supporting colleagues are also important aspects of the role. Performing daily QA, checking dose output on CT exams, and utilizing medical and radiologic terminology are expected. The position requires a focus on quality, technical understanding, dependability, analyzing information, and effective patient communication.

Requirements

BLS required within first 30 days of employment
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two-year college or technical school.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and follow HIPAA regulations.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
A graduate of a 2-year accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Current registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) required.
Must have and maintain M.R.T. registration with the Texas Medical Board.
Must have adequate CT experience and proven competence as determined by the Radiation Safety Officer.
BLS Certification required.
Completed company-provided laboratory testing course and competency.

Nice To Haves

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call).

Responsibilities

Safely and proficiently perform laboratory, general radiography, and computerized tomography imaging procedures and related patient care.
Conduct regular inventory and ensure proper levels of supplies.
Conduct all radiology studies in accordance with the law and company policy.
Conduct proper documentation and consenting per protocol.
Participate in any and all certifications of the facility.
Follow all HIPAA policies and procedures.
Ensure that facilities are clean, well-maintained, and function in accordance with OSHA standards.
Help train all new staff to use the equipment, follow policy and procedures, know their duties, and become familiar with the work environment.
Always keep the radiology suite clean at all times.
Review and uphold lab policies and procedures while assisting in the lab.
Assist in patient care to the extent that training and education allow (e.g., obtaining vital signs, bringing patients back, swabbing patients, helping run lab results, starting IV’s, helping set up for procedures).
Administer and document contrast material.
Follow infection control and safety guidelines.
Send images to the Radiologist for interpretation/reading.
Accurately interpret a physician’s scanning instructions.
Prepare and operate CT scan equipment.
Position the patient to capture appropriate images.
Attend 100% of mandatory skills training yearly.
Maintain all required professional certifications and licenses.
Maintain CEU's.
Complete yearly assigned education on time.
Collaborate with health team members to ensure the patient's well-being.
Support the efforts of team members.
Perform Daily QA and document limits; if outside of the limits, inform the Radiology Leader.
Check dose output on all CT exams performed.
Use of medical and radiologic terminology.
Performance of diagnostic procedures.
Demonstrate quality focus.
Demonstrate technical understanding.
Demonstrate dependability.
Demonstrate analyzing information skills.
Demonstrate effective patient communications.