JPS Health Network · 14 hours ago
CT Tech- JPS Main- Weekend Nights
Responsibilities
Performs procedures as ordered and obtains images according to written protocols
Positions patients’ appropriately using immobilization and protective equipment as needed as directed by the provider
Organizes and accurately performs the individual steps in established procedures in the proper sequence. Reviews, manipulates, and evaluates images to deliver high quality diagnostic images. This includes any required post processing at remote workstations
Start-up and calibrate Computed Tomography system daily
Reviews orders with Radiologist to determine proper protocol for each procedure
Administers IV contrast with proper dosage and documents according department policy
Performs and documents quality control on equipment according to manufacturer guidelines or department protocols; recognizes and takes appropriate action for abnormal results. Reports equipment problems and failures to Bio-Medical or Manager
Ensures a safe and clean environment with all the necessary supplies needed to perform studies and procedures in exam room
Applies and follows radiation safety principles (i.e. ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles) to ensure patient and staff safety
Ability to work with minimal supervision and make independent decisions while maintaining tact, maturity and a positive attitude
Understands and uses Picture Archival Computer System (PACS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and other software related to job responsibilities
Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads
Ability to work in variable environments and locations
Performs routine assignments using existing procedures, and has conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline, typically acquired through technical training
Develops competence by performing structured work assignments, and receiving instruction, guidance and direction from others
Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a JCERT approved school of Radiologic Sciences Program
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computer Tomography (CT) or eligible to take the registry and must become registered within 12 months of hire
Certified by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required
4821 CT Technologist I: 0-1.99 years of relevant work experience
4822 CT Technologist II: 2-4.99 years of relevant work experience
4823 CT Technologist III: 5-9.99 years of relevant work experience
4824 CT Technologist IV: 10 plus years of relevant work experience
Preferred
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R) OR Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Associates Degree in Radiologic Sciences
Company
JPS Health Network
The Tarrant County Hospital District, known as JPS Health Network, is a nationally recognized system anchored by John Peter Smith Hospital, a 582-bed facility in Fort Worth.