CT Technologist
- Ardent Health
- Harker Heights, TX
- Posted 3 weeks ago
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Overview
Join our team as a night shift , full-time, CT Technologist in Harker Heights, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services, and more.
Responsibilities
• Explain CT procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
• Perform CT procedures ascertaining appropriate imaging parameters (MAS, KVP, positioning, etc.) are utilized, providing physician with a quality diagnostic procedure.
• Ascertain the delivery of patient care is provided in a personalized, professional and quality manner.
• Provide minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seek additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
• Transport patients to and from Imaging Services ascertaining that the patient is relocated without injury or incident.
• Perform quality control on equipment and notify management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.
• Maintain CT procedure rooms and work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain effective communication with medical staff, administrative staff, nursing staff and other team members.
• Adhere to appropriate radiation safety, practicing the concept of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
• Enter and retrieve patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.
• Ascertain that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies’ requirements are met.
• Prepare and maintain department paperwork, verifying accuracy of information.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of required education to obtain registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Licensed by the Department of State Health Services Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements:
• Previous employment as a CT Technologist
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for Computerized Tomography (CT)
• Explain CT procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
• Perform CT procedures ascertaining appropriate imaging parameters (MAS, KVP, positioning, etc.) are utilized, providing physician with a quality diagnostic procedure.
• Ascertain the delivery of patient care is provided in a personalized, professional and quality manner.
• Provide minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seek additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
• Transport patients to and from Imaging Services ascertaining that the patient is relocated without injury or incident.
• Perform quality control on equipment and notify management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.
• Maintain CT procedure rooms and work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain effective communication with medical staff, administrative staff, nursing staff and other team members.
• Adhere to appropriate radiation safety, practicing the concept of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
• Enter and retrieve patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.
• Ascertain that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies’ requirements are met.
• Prepare and maintain department paperwork, verifying accuracy of information.
Job Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of required education to obtain registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Licensed by the Department of State Health Services Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements:
• Previous employment as a CT Technologist
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for Computerized Tomography (CT)
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