CT Technologist

Job Title: CT Technologist
Job Location: Tyler, TX
Job Duration: 2-3 Months (Possibilities of Extension)

Job Summary:

• The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and will help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow.
• The CT Technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required.
• The CT Technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system.
• Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their Product of licensure.
• The CT Technologist will adhere to and maintain expected imaging competencies as management outlines.
• Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable Client Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of Client.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the Product of the Managers license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience:

• 1 year of CT experience in a Hospital or Clinical setting preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Radiography (R) by ARRT required
• Computed Tomography (CT) by ARRT is required within 1 year of hire
• State Licensure required
• Texas: MRT by TMB
• BLS required

Work Type:

• Full Time.