CT Tech FT McAllen

About the Role

Performs all Computed Tomography exams, quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer, and evaluates all orders to ensure the correct exam is performed. Verifies orders with a radiologist if needed and properly screens patients for contraindications to oral or IV contrast. Interacts with hospital staff and nursing departments to address patient care concerns and assists in resolving conflicts. Maintains performance skills and is available to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and on-call or call-back status as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Computed Tomography exams
• Conduct quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer
• Evaluate and verify orders with a radiologist if needed
• Screen patients for contraindications to oral or IV contrast
• Interact with hospital staff and nursing departments regarding patient care and concerns
• Maintain performance skills
• Work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and on-call or call-back status as required

Requirements

• Current BCLS certification
• 2 years of prior Computed Tomography and/or Radiographer experience preferred
• Membership in a related professional organization preferred
• Commitment and adherence to compliance programs and codes of conduct

Qualifications

• 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 exempted from ARRT certification must meet the requirement of Public Law 97-35)
• ARRT Certification (C) in Computed Tomography required

Skills

• Experience performing extremities, thorax, abdomen, spine, and skull exams (including portable exams)
• Familiarity with utilizing a C-Arm
• Able to be trained in Computed Tomography
• Able to operate a power injector
• Ability to perform CT exams on various parts of the body from head to lower extremities
• Familiarity with contraindications for contrast
• Utilize critical thinking to ensure the proper procedure is performed