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CT Technologist Full Time

Texas Health Resources, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000

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CT Technologist - Full Time Days

CT Technologist - Radiology Department

Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together

* Sign On Bonus Included **

Work Location: Texas Health Arlington: 800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012

Work Hours: Full Time 32 hours; Friday, 11am-7:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 7am-7:30pm

Sign-On Bonus: for eligible CT Technologist's (eligible upon hire with a signed retention agreement)

Department Highlights

Team based environment

Workplace culture 2 nd to none

Great benefits/ 401k / PTO

Here's What You Need Education

Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required Or

Associate's Degree preferred

Other- CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required

Experience

1 year radiologic technician experience w/out ARRT-CT required or

no experience w/ARRT-CT required

Licenses and Certifications

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R upon hire required And

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 And

CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Either by the TDH or TMB) upon hire required And

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

What You Will Do Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam

Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest

Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations

Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors

Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique

Maintains attention to details

Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed 8. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS

Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS

Prints laser images from modality or PACS

Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities

Patient Care

Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions

Assess and recognize the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions

Prepares room for examination (i.e. 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 monitor 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

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

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 maintenance of film badges within designated time frames

Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards

Productive during periods of decreased work flow

Professional Accountability and Partnership

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

Additional perks of being a Texas Health CT Technologist:

Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make us a great place to work.

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We're a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women's services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we're a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We're accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We've been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We're also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we're recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We're a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women's health and much more.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted. Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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