Description

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM (No Weekends)

The CT Tech is responsible for performing CT procedures in a timely manner. Performs procedures according to physician’s orders in the patient’s chart or per prescription on outpatients. As a member of the Radiology team, the CT Technologist is responsible for working collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurately delivery of patient care.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Responsible for performing CT procedures in a timely manner.
• Responsible for assisting Radiation Therapist with Simulations.
• Performs procedures according to physician's orders in the patient's chart or per prescription on outpatients.
• A member of the care team, the CT Technologist is responsible for working collaboratively with other members to promote the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
• Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Performs necessary quality control and maintenance on equipment.
• Responsible for the care and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work area.
• Performs all CT procedures as per procedure protocols, optimizing imaging examinations to use only the radiation necessary to produce diagnostic-quality images.
• Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and directions.
• Assumes responsibility for the collection and processing of patient specimens.
• Completes accurate documentation on patient records according to policy.
• Able to perform the necessary functions on the facility's computer systems.
• Ensures exams are verified and completed for charging on PACS/RIS systems.
• Responsible for training CT technologists with the appropriate procedure protocols.
• Maintain Texas Department of Health (TDH), American College of Radiology (ACR), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Joint Commission standards.
• Maintain equipment and procedure competencies.
• Able to operate all appropriate clinical equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Complete and update all employment requirements, including Health.edu, Employee Health, and Radiology Competencies, Credentials, etc.
• Responsible for earning 10 Category A credits of continuing education related to CT.
• 10 Category A credits will be submitted each year on the month of the renewal of registration occurs.
• Passing of a registry does not constitute CE credits.
• Responsible for ordering supplies
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS­:

• At least 1 year of experience as a CT Technologist preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited radiology program required.
• Current state certification (TMB) required.
• ACLS recommended
• Current state certification and current American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) certification.
• BLS certification required.
• Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Organizational skills is necessary.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE­:

• Prefer hospital experience.
• One (1) year experience in a healthcare setting as Radiology Tech. 
• Able to demonstrate competent levels of radiological procedures.