UT Southwestern Medical Center
CT Technologist, Redbird, 10K Bonus
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wages, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.
JOB SUMMARY Works under minimal supervision with the physicians to perform CT imaging exams, exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and facilitation of equipment maintenance.
BENEFITS
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
CT Technologist, $10K Sign On Bonus EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required
Education Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Sciences or Graduate from AMA approved school
Licenses and Certifications (ARRT‑CT) Registered Technician in Computed Tomography Upon Hire Licensed by Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Medical Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment
Preferred
Education Bachelor’s Degree
Shift:
Mon‑Fri, 8 AM‑4:30 PM
JOB DUTIES
Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, and applicability to selected CT protocol. Screen patients for contrast allergies, contraindications, and appropriateness that would prohibit or modify the CT exam. Communicate with radiologists to discuss stat/urgent findings. If modification of a CT protocol is necessary consult with radiologist to determine appropriate CT exam, and document changes in the electronic health record. Ensure other resources such as nursing, anesthesia, and scheduling are in order.
Interview patient (two patient identifiers), conduct patient screening and obtain medical history pertaining to procedure’s clinical criteria. Explain procedure and instruct patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images. Answer questions, screening, and administration for oral and IV contrast for relevant exams. Administer intravenous injections of contrast material as appropriate, while observing patients for adverse reactions. Assist the physician as needed in performing procedures. Ensure that images and information are properly documented with patient identification data and appropriate labeling. Utilize technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age‑specific criteria. Complete exam charges and image documentation in a timely manner. Perform CT exams ensuring that patient meets radiation safety requirements to ALARA principles. Assist patient in dressing for exam and attend to patient’s physical well‑being while transporting to and from exam room and positioning for exam. Instruct and communicate with patient and/or patient’s family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and evaluate the patient’s ability to tolerate.
Perform QC testing and report problems with CT system and workstations to the service engineer/biomed, with additional correspondence sent to the physicist and imaging leadership.
Maintain various QA compliances including ACR requirements (e.g., daily, monthly, yearly QC) and archives. Participate in accreditation imaging requirements. Must be able to lift 40‑50 lbs.
Respond to inquiries/calls/emails in a timely and professional manner. Utilize the organizational culture behaviors to include PACT and AIDET. Actively participate in codes and rapid responses. Communicate shift hand‑off regarding workflow issues with equipment or pending exams with on‑coming staff. Engage in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
Actively participate in providing orientation and training for new hires and students ensuring that procedures are performed according to set standards.
Function in the department as a part of an interdisciplinary team, and collaborate in the care and service delivery process of patient care through effective communication with other service lines.
Prioritize exams with scheduling exams to ensure smooth workflow, minimize wait times and address stat requests.
Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, competencies, regulatory compliance, infection control, hospital education, new yearly metrics/department goals, patient satisfaction, and fiscally responsible with regards to equipment, supplies, scheduling, overtime, etc.
Maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA) and ensure that all processes and procedures are maintained to secure and protect all workstations in all work areas.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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JOB SUMMARY Works under minimal supervision with the physicians to perform CT imaging exams, exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and facilitation of equipment maintenance.
BENEFITS
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
CT Technologist, $10K Sign On Bonus EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required
Education Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Sciences or Graduate from AMA approved school
Licenses and Certifications (ARRT‑CT) Registered Technician in Computed Tomography Upon Hire Licensed by Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Medical Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment
Preferred
Education Bachelor’s Degree
Shift:
Mon‑Fri, 8 AM‑4:30 PM
JOB DUTIES
Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, and applicability to selected CT protocol. Screen patients for contrast allergies, contraindications, and appropriateness that would prohibit or modify the CT exam. Communicate with radiologists to discuss stat/urgent findings. If modification of a CT protocol is necessary consult with radiologist to determine appropriate CT exam, and document changes in the electronic health record. Ensure other resources such as nursing, anesthesia, and scheduling are in order.
Interview patient (two patient identifiers), conduct patient screening and obtain medical history pertaining to procedure’s clinical criteria. Explain procedure and instruct patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images. Answer questions, screening, and administration for oral and IV contrast for relevant exams. Administer intravenous injections of contrast material as appropriate, while observing patients for adverse reactions. Assist the physician as needed in performing procedures. Ensure that images and information are properly documented with patient identification data and appropriate labeling. Utilize technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age‑specific criteria. Complete exam charges and image documentation in a timely manner. Perform CT exams ensuring that patient meets radiation safety requirements to ALARA principles. Assist patient in dressing for exam and attend to patient’s physical well‑being while transporting to and from exam room and positioning for exam. Instruct and communicate with patient and/or patient’s family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and evaluate the patient’s ability to tolerate.
Perform QC testing and report problems with CT system and workstations to the service engineer/biomed, with additional correspondence sent to the physicist and imaging leadership.
Maintain various QA compliances including ACR requirements (e.g., daily, monthly, yearly QC) and archives. Participate in accreditation imaging requirements. Must be able to lift 40‑50 lbs.
Respond to inquiries/calls/emails in a timely and professional manner. Utilize the organizational culture behaviors to include PACT and AIDET. Actively participate in codes and rapid responses. Communicate shift hand‑off regarding workflow issues with equipment or pending exams with on‑coming staff. Engage in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
Actively participate in providing orientation and training for new hires and students ensuring that procedures are performed according to set standards.
Function in the department as a part of an interdisciplinary team, and collaborate in the care and service delivery process of patient care through effective communication with other service lines.
Prioritize exams with scheduling exams to ensure smooth workflow, minimize wait times and address stat requests.
Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, competencies, regulatory compliance, infection control, hospital education, new yearly metrics/department goals, patient satisfaction, and fiscally responsible with regards to equipment, supplies, scheduling, overtime, etc.
Maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA) and ensure that all processes and procedures are maintained to secure and protect all workstations in all work areas.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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