CT Technologist

Overview

CT Technologist role 's Health Care. This is a PRN opportunity with St. David's Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare.

As a CT Technologist (CT Tech) you will perform CT scans and take x-rays according to the standards and practices set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the American College of Radiology and the Texas Medical Board to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs Computed Tomography procedures to demonstrate cross-sectional anatomical images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.

Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

• You will demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, disease processes and functions, patient care, positioning, principles of radiographic sciences, radiation protection and specialized techniques
• You will verify written orders match requisition prior to performing exam
• You will follow appropriate protocol for the exam ordered
• You will administer contrast material using proper technique
• You will enter appropriate charges and reviews for accuracy
• You will correlate patient’s clinical history with procedure; assuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist
• You will manage patient flow to ensure that exams are prioritized appropriately and performed efficiently

• Perform CT scans and take x-rays according to applicable standards
• Ensure patient care and safety during imaging procedures

• One year experience as a Radiology Technologist in an acute care setting
• One year experience performing CT procedures - required
• Graduate from an accredited approved program in Radiologic Technology
• Completion of courses in computed tomography (CT) and cross-sectional anatomy
• Current Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification with Texas Medical Board (TMB)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Certified in Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (R))
• Certified in CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (CT)) within 6 months of CT assignment

St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s Health Care, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations:
St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team.

It also boasts a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services on-site. The facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center. St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients and is home to the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned Magnet® status for nursing practice and patient care, and HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider

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