Computed Tomography Tech (CT Tech) - Full Time, Days

Computed Tomography (CT) Tech

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together

Work location:Texas Health Plano 6200 W. Parker Rd. Plano TX 75093

Work hours: FT 36 Hours; 6:00am 6:30pm; Friday Saturday & Sunday

Radiology Department Highlights:

Tenured CT Team

Variety of exams performed

Comprehensive Stroke Center Trauma Center Advanced Cardiac

Fast paced high acuity and volume facility around 120 exams a day

Collaborative Radiologist Group including Interventionalist and Neuro Interventionist

Strong relationship with ED and Nursing

Heres What You Need

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required Or

Associates Degree preferred

Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required

1 Year radiologic technician experience w/out ARRT-CT required or

No experience w/ARRT-CT required

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R upon hire required And

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/no radiology technician exp) upon hire required Or

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/1 year radiology technician exp) 12 Months required And

CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB upon hire required And

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required.

What You Will Do

• Imaging Procedures Quality and Processing - Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam. Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest. Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations. Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors. Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique. Maintains attention to details. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS. Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS. Prints laser images from modality or PACS. Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities.
• Patient Care - Uses multidisciplinary team-oriented actions. Assesses and recognizes the patients emotional physical developmental cognitive and psychosocial conditions. Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction oxygen supplies). Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures. Greets and acknowledges patient using two forms of ID. Obtains patient history. Handles patients with IVs oxygen chest tubes or other devices and monitor patient during imaging. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment. Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient. Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines. Processes patient information displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed. Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance - Adjusts technical factors. Operates cares for and maintains equipment. Applies knowledge of physics and accessories. Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction. Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors tabletops floors). Stocks supplies daily. Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames. Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards. Productive during periods of decreased workflow.
• Professional Accountability and Partnership - Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement. Attends departmental continuing education meetings and checks email in a timely manner. Identifies troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement. Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary. Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor.

Additional perks for working at Texas Health:

Benefits include 401k PTO medical dental Paid Parental Leave flex spending tuition reimbursement student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Since 1991 Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano Frisco Carrollton Addison Richardson and McKinney. Were a 386-bed full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people.We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma cardiology neurosurgery and spine advanced orthopedics womens services adult and adolescent behavioral health an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus were a Level II Trauma Facility the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program.

Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents.You belong here.

Learn more about our culture benefits and recent awards.

If youre ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community then lets show the world how were even better together!

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