CT Technologist, PRN

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• Provides computed tomography imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice

Essential Functions

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
• Prepares equipment and supplies
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s)
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results
• Makes CD's or prints film when requested by patient
• Checks to make sure order is in HMS and images are sent to PACS

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent Required
• ARRT registry is required

Licenses/Certifications

• Texas MRT License
• BCLS required

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Minimum one year experience in diagnostic x-ray to include fluoro and c-arm preferred
• CT registry is preferred but not required. Minimum one year experience in CT