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South Texas Health System · 4 months ago

CT Tech (Certified) - FT - Weslaco

Weslaco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

South Texas Health System is seeking a CT Tech to perform all Computed Tomography exams and ensure quality control procedures are followed. The role involves evaluating orders, screening patients, and interacting with hospital staff to resolve patient care concerns.

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Responsibilities

Performs all Computed Tomography exams

Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacture

Evaluates all orders, verifies them with radiologist if needed, and ensures correct exam is performed

Properly screens all patients to ensure there are no contraindications for oral or IV contrast

Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or nursing departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions

Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills

Routinely works weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status, when needed

Qualification

BCLS certificationARRT Certification (C)ARRT Certification (R)Computed TomographyMedical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)C-Arm utilizationPower injector operationPatient screeningCritical thinking

Required

Must have current BCLS certification

Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology

Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) in the State of Texas

ARRT Certification (R) in Radiology

ARRT Certification(C) in Computed Tomography required

Minimum experience of performing extremities, thorax, abdomen, spine, skull exams

Familiarized with utilizing a C-Arm

BCLS on hire

Computed Tomography

Able to be trained in Computed Tomography

Able to operate a power injector

Able to perform various parts of the body from head to lower extremities

Familiarized with contraindications for contrast

Able to utilize critical thinking to ensure the proper procedure is being performed

Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer