CT Technologist PRN

CT Technologist PRN

CT Technologist- PRN Shift Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Alliance: 10864 Texas Health Trail Fort Worth, TX 76244 Work hours: PRN Shift; Weekends and overnight availability preferred Department highlights: Team based environment Workplace culture 2 nd to none Great benefits/ 401k / PTO We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance Highly engaged management

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 and 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 Assesses and recognizes 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 Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, tabletops, 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 Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor 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

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 Alliance is a 151-bed, full-service hospital serving our community since 2012. Our location in North Fort Worth provides convenient care to people in North Fort Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills, Haslet, Roanoke and surrounding areas. We're Joint Commission-accredited with a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Plus, we're a Baby Friendly Facility and Pathways to Excellence designated hospital. We are also a Joint Commission Acute Heart Attack Ready (AHAR) Disease specific certified. We provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women's imaging services and are a top choice in North Fort Worth for radiology services and much more.