CT Technologist Full Time

CT Technologist - Full Time

CT Technologist - Radiology Department

Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together

Sign On Bonus Included *

Work Location: Texas Health Arlington: 800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012

Work Hours: Full-Time (36 Hour) Thursday 11am-730pm, Saturday, Sunday 7am-730pm; call required

Sign-On Bonus: for eligible CT Technologist's (eligible upon hire with a signed retention agreement)

Department Highlights:

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• n Team based environmentnn
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• n Workplace culture 2 nd to nonenn
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• n Great benefits/ 401k / PTOnn
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Here's What You Need

Education

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• n Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required Ornn
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• n Associate's Degree preferrednn
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• n Other- CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency requirednn
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Experience

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• n 1 year radiologic technician experience w/out ARRT-CT required ornn
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• n no experience w/ARRT-CT requirednn
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• n CT tech with at least 1 year experience is preferrednn
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Licenses and Certifications

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• n ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R upon hire required Andnn
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• n ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/no radiology technician exp) upon hire required Ornn
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• n ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/1 year radiology technician exp) 12 months required Andnn
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• n CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Either by the TDH or TMB) upon hire required Andnn
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• n BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly requirednn
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What You Will Do

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

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• n Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to examnn
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• n Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interestnn
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• n Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerationsnn
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• n Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factorsnn
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• n Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic techniquenn
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• n Maintains attention to detailsnn
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• n Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed 8. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RISnn
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• n Correctly sends and transfers images to PACSnn
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• n Prints laser images from modality or PACSnn
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• n Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalitiesnn
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Patient Care

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• n Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actionsnn
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• n Assesses and recognizes the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditionsnn
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• n Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)nn
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• n Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out proceduresnn
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• n Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of IDnn
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• n Obtains patient historynn
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• n Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imagingnn
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• n Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipmentnn
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• n Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patientnn
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• n Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelinesnn
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• n Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needednn
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• n Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departmentsnn
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Equipment Operation and Maintenance

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• n Adjusts technical factorsnn
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• n Operates, cares for and maintains equipmentnn
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• n Applies knowledge of physics and accessoriesnn
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• n Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunctionnn
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• n Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)nn
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• n Stocks supplies dailynn
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• n Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time framesnn
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• n Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standardsnn
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• n Productive during periods of decreased work flownn
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Professional Accountability and Partnership

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• n Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancementnn
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• n Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely mannernn
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• n Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvementnn
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• n Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessarynn
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• n Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisornn
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Additional perks of being a Texas Health CT Technologist:

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• n Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.nn
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• n At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make us a great place to work.nn
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• n A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.nn
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Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We're a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women's services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we're a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We're accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We've been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We're also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we're recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We're a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women's health and much more.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!

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