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North Star Behavioral Health · 4 months ago

CT Tech (Non-Cert) - PRN

MCALLEN, Texas

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

North Star Behavioral Health is a healthcare organization seeking a CT Tech to perform Computed Tomography exams. The role involves ensuring quality control, screening patients for contraindications, and interacting with hospital staff regarding patient care.

Health Care

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 certificationMedical Radiologic TechnologistARRT Certification (R)Computed Tomography experienceC-Arm utilizationPatient care interactionCritical 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 (Technologists that are exempted from the ARRT certification must meet the requirement on Public Law 97-35.)

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

Minimum experience of performing extremities, thorax, abdomen, spine, skull exams. Some of these exams may be performed as portables

Familiarized with utilizing a C-Arm

BCLS on hire

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