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South Texas Health System · 4 weeks ago

Lead CT Tech FT

McAllen, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

South Texas Health System is seeking a Lead CT Tech to assist the Department Director/Supervisor in daily operations. This role involves performing and overseeing Computed Tomography procedures, ensuring quality control, and interacting with hospital staff regarding patient care and concerns.

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Responsibilities

Assists the Department Director /Supervisor in all daily departmental operations

Performs and oversees Computed Tomography procedures performed in the Radiology Department

Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer

Evaluates all orders, verifies them with radiologist, and ensures the proper exam is performed

Properly screens all patients to ensure there are no contraindications to oral or intravenous contrast media

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 certificationCT experienceARRT Certification (R)IV access proficiencyC-Arm utilizationJoint Commission knowledgePatient careCritical thinking

Required

Must have current BCLS certification

5 years prior CT experience

Knowledge of performance standards as outline by the ASRT

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

Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology

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

ARRT Certification (R)

ARRT certification in CT required

Proficient in performing radiologic examinations of extremities, thorax, abdomen, spine, skull exams

Familiarized with utilizing C-Arm

BCLS on hire

5 years experience performing CT procedures

Proficient in IV access

Able to operate a power injector for PICC lines, peripheral lines, and thorough knowledge of CTA procedures

Able to assist radiologist in performing CT guided interventional procedures

Able to utilize critical thinking to ensure the appropriate patient care is delivered