CT Scan Technologist - 12 hour Shifts

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

What it is like to work in CT at Parkland Hospital?

It's amazing. The new Parkland Hospital opened in 2017. Our facility is a world class, state of the art acute care hospital, a Level I trauma center, a high volume, high acuity urban hospital, that provides 24 hour care each and every day. CT is a 24/7 operation so there is limited on-call. Our in and outpatient CT departments, and all our radiology teams, are supported by dedicated patient transporting teams as well as specialty IV teams, so you focus on scanning. Our newest team members, regardless of prior experience, complete a thorough and carefully mentored 16 week orientation program. This structured introduction to Parkland sets new CT team members up for success and prepares them to successfully perform all procedures following Parkland's protocols, quality standards and providers' expectations. We are a teaching hospital, and you will work closely with physicians. We are serviced by an on Campus DART line stop that is steps from the front doors of both the acute care hospital and outpatient center (Parkland subsidizes DART passes). We also offer $10k sign on incentives, free covered parking, tuition reimbursement, a generous retirement savings plan, DAY ONE medical insurance, adoption/IVF assistance, pet insurance, and many MORE generous benefits!

Education

* Graduate of an accredited Radiology and/or Computed Tomography (CT) Program.

Experience

* Prefer two (2) years of experience performing Radiology procedures.

* Equivalent education that is recognized and accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic

Technologists (ARRT) to be eligible to sit for the ARRT(R) and advanced ARRT credential exams.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with certification in Radiography (R) and/or Computed Tomography (CT).
• If hired with ARRT (R) only, certification in CT is required within 1 year from the date of hire.
• Must have a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification from Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) or Texas Medical Board.
• Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card or obtain certification during initial orientation at Parkland from one of the following:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross Rescuer
  • Military Training Network

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing computerized tomography (CT) procedures on assigned patients to ensure that scanning needs are met. Review physician orders and applicability to the CT protocol. Screen patients for safety and review any contraindications for exams, which would prohibit or modify the CT exam. If modification of a CT protocol is necessary consult with radiologist to determine appropriate parameters, etc. and document changes as appropriate in electronic health record. Prioritizes exams with scheduling exams to ensure smooth workflow, minimize wait times and address stat and urgent requests. Ensure other resources have been scheduled accordingly.
• Responds to inquiries, calls, emails in a timely and professional manner. Communicates shift hand off regarding workflow issues with equipment or pending exams with oncoming staff. Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement Programs, promotes Parkland Health mission, vision, values, and its relationship to the work environment, attends modality meetings satisfactorily. Functions in the department as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborates in the care and service delivery process of patient care through effective communication with other service lines.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the CT area. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

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