CT Technologist
Company: BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital - Downtown Dallas
Shift- Mon - Wed - 12 hour shifts $10,000 Sign On Bonus (external
applicants only) BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package empowers
you to live well and provides: Eligibility on day 1 for all
benefits Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5% Debt-free tuition
assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees,
certificates and more Immediate access to time off benefits At
Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Visit BSWHealth.com/Benefits to learn about all of our programs
that supports mind, body and spirit Note: Benefits may vary based
on position type and/or level ABOUT US Baylor Scott & White has
been certified as a "Great Place to Work". There are many reasons
to join our team of Imaging professionals. Our magnet-awarded
facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth. At
Baylor Scott & White we value our team members. Our thriving
diverse culture promotes self-care and work-life balance. Reasons
to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include:
Flexible work scheduling Career advancement/ Leadership
opportunities Relocation assistance Intraoperative- dedicated OR
technologists Various shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hours
Enhanced shift differential pay Tuition: Fully funded bachelor's
and master's degrees Competitive Wages and Incentives
Cross-training across modalities Work in your preferred setting:
Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric
Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics JOB SUMMARY The CT
Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs
computed tomography (CT) procedures on ambulatory and hospital
patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for
the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established
protocols. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Performs high quality CT
procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following
established standards and procedures. Utilizes AIDET when
communicating with patients to: identify patient service
requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct
patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs
and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test
to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient,
adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified
position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements,
infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and
techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and
performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand
hygiene requirements. Maintains equipment and work area to meet
quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and
physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in
maintaining supplies inventory. Ensures people are safe to enter
the department by screening them according to approved policies and
procedures. Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant
documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy
status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and
procedures, etc. Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate
system and according to department policies and standards for
interpretation in a timely manner. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Able to
perform high quality CT procedures according to exam protocol in a
timely manner. Able to explain the procedure and put patients at
ease. Able to give services in a timely, accurate, and
cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and
regulatory standards, policies and procedures. Able to perform
tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight. Able to
maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress,
and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues. Able
to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart. Able to
ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing
courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient
satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education
and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific
to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and
geriatric. Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training
to new team members and on new services and initiatives. Able to
take call, if required. CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION ARRT-CT
Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT): Must be certified by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Computed Tomography (CT).
ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N), ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R),
Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT): Must also be certified by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography (R) or
in Nuclear Medicine (N) or by Nuclear Medicine Technology
Certification Board as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Tech
(CNMT).
Keywords: BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH, Lewisville , CT Technologist, Other , Dallas, Texas
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