CT Technologist Wed- Fri 7p-7a at Huntsville Memorial Hospital

Huntsville, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CT Procedures, Patient Care, Radiation Protection, Contrast Media Administration, Equipment Operation, First Aid, CPR, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Patient Confidentiality, Safety Compliance, Technical Calibration, Record Maintenance, Team Collaboration, Emergency Response

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION PURPOSE Under general supervision of the Imaging Manager, the CT Technologist prepares equipment and patient for computerized tomography procedures. Safely and accurately performs CT procedures and functions, as ordered and directed according to established practices and procedures. Maintains safe environment to deliver highest quality patient care and accurate imaging. LATITUDE, CONTACTS/INTERACTIONS All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors. MACHINES, TOOLS, & EQUIPMENT Computer Tomography Scanner Contrast media injector and catheters Laser imager Oxygen and suction Stretchers/Bed & Wheelchairs ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position. Performs the technical aspects of all computerized tomography exams. Administers contrast media necessary for procedures. Utilizes proper safety and radiation protection techniques. Operates all computerized tomography equipment and performs all technical calibrations and maintenance required by the equipment manufacturer. Assists in performing first aid and CPR as necessary. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Maintains departmental records, reports, and files as required. Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI. Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct. Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately. Performs other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Completion of formal radiology technology program required. Experience: none required, three years as a registered radiologic technologist preferred. Documented supervised performance of a minimum of 125 repetitions of computed tomography procedures according to the criteria of the ARRT preferred Licensure/Certification: Current State of Texas license and current registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required. Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Medium strength is required to position patients for examination or treatment. Frequent: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing & walking. Occasional: reaching, bending, squatting, climbing kneeling, twisting. Visual and hearing acuity required; depth perception needed to examine exposed film for pertinent details. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature. Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources

Responsibilities

The CT Technologist prepares equipment and patients for CT procedures and performs these procedures safely and accurately. They maintain a safe environment and ensure high-quality patient care and accurate imaging.