Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist, Fort Hood, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Computed Tomography Technician (CT Tech)

Location: Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, 36065 Santa Fe Avenue, Fort Hood, TX 76544

Position Type: Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Education Level: Associates degree is required; CT Certification is required.

Job Category:  Health Care

Our Company Promise:

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high-quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

• Dependability
• Integrity
• Personability
• Transparency
• Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary: 

Vighter LLC is recruiting Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists to provide patient care support at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, TX. The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures and provide support for other imaging technologists as needed. The CT Tech assists in the facilitation of smooth and efficient patient flow. The CT Technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts as needed or required.

The CT Technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The standard of care shall be of a quality, meeting or exceeding all recognized national standards. 

Vighter is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and ISO-9001. With our dedication to continuous improvement, Vighter assists in the provision of the highest standards of care.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Perform a wide variety of routine and advanced CT imaging procedures.
• Provide support to other imaging technologists as needed.
• Facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow throughout the imaging department.
• Demonstrate flexibility by working additional or alternate shifts as required.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment maintenance issues and assist with resolving technical problems.
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) activities to ensure imaging accuracy and quality.
• Identify and resolve issues related to image processing and archiving systems.
• Participate in ongoing education, safety training, and advancements in imaging technology within the scope of licensure.
• Maintain required imaging competencies and adhere to standards established by management.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and effective communication aligned with the organization's mission, vision, values, and culture.
• Meets expectations and competencies required of the skillset.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians. 

• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.

• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly.
• Ability to follow procedures and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the Chief or Designee if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Chief or Designee if needed, providing appropriate follow-up
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance

  of assigned job duties.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Must have exceptional customer service skills.
• Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills.

Education:

• Associate degree or higher. Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Qualifications:

• Experience: 1-year of CT experience in a hospital or Clinical setting required
• Certification:  Computed Tomography (CT) by ARRT is required within 1 year of hire.
• BLS 
• Basic computer experience required
• Radiography (R) by ARRT required
• State Licensure required
• Texas: Medical Radiologic Technologist by Texas Medical Board

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

• The expected duty hours for this position are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week. However, this key position supports 24/7/365 operations which may require work to be conducted in the day, at night, on weekends, and during holidays.

Work Environment:

• Location: Fort Hood, TX
• Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
• Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including Service Members, Veterans, retirees and their Families.

Travel:

• As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Commuting is non-compensatory. All official travel is government funded.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate + health and welfare paid in cash and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full-time employees.
• Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance. Best in class rates for Voluntary life insurance.
• Vacation accrual and paid holidays (Per SCA Rules).

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
• Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
• Must be a Citizen of the United States.

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.

In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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