CT Technologist - 4 10’s Monday through Thursday

#REF! • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Texas Health CT Technologist is responsible for explaining procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam, imaging correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols, and performing complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations. In addition to the required qualifications, a successful CT Technologist will process and manipulate images, analyze image quality, troubleshoot, make technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed. correctly send and transfer images to PACS. assess and recognize the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions. operate, care for and maintain equipment. prepare room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies). administer contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines. maintain equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors). At Texas Health Southwest, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 262-bed, full-service hospital that has served southwest Ft, Worth since 1987. If you are looking for surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy and adult critical care we’ve got it. Plus we’re a certified Heat attack center. And talk about award winning. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC. As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology (required) or Associate Degree (preferred)
• 1 year radiologic technologist experience without ARRT-CT (required) or No experience with ARRT-CT (required)
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R) (required) and ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (CT) (required) or ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (CT) (if 1 year radiology technician exp) within 12 Months (required)
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care (required)

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

• explaining procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam
• imaging correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols
• performing complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
• process and manipulate images
• analyze image quality
• troubleshoot
• make technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed
• correctly send and transfer images to PACS
• assess and recognize the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
• operate, care for and maintain equipment
• prepare room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
• administer contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines
• maintain equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment
• Positively impact patients’ quality of life
• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources
• Enjoy opportunities for growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree