Texas Children's Hospital
Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist - Specialist
Texas Children's Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, United States,
Position:
Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist - SpecialistTalent Area:
RadiologyFull/Part Time:
Full timeLocation:
Austin, TX, USDepartment:
ATXNC COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHYShift:
7pm - 7:30am / Friday - SundayJob ID:
412860We are searching for a CT Technologist - Specialist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform exceptional quality routine and specialized CT procedures at the request of licensed independent practitioners for interpretation by radiologists. The CT Specialist is responsible for patient care, appropriate documentation, quality control, and quality improvement. They also provide training, education, and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing, residents, fellows, staff, and others.Qualifications:Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program requiredCMRT certification from the Texas Medical Board requiredCT-NMTCB certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or CT-AART certification from the American Registry of Radiology Technologists requiredR-AART certification from the American Registry of Radiology Technologists preferred3 years Radiology experience (any/all modalities required)Responsibilities:Checks room daily for adequate stock necessary to facilitate continuous exam flow. Maintains appropriate inventory as indicated by posted par levels and updates supply lists when items are needed.Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure to the patient, family, and others.Working independently performs routine, STAT, urgent, on-call and intraoperative CT cases, while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology through proper diagnostic scanning.Performs high quality imaging procedures, determines technical exposure factors, identifies, and removes artifact producing objects, and utilizes shielding devices to protect the patient, self and others.Follows procedure protocol including performance of venipuncture, administration of prescribed medications, and use of pre-exposure radiopaque markers for anatomical and procedural references.Documents radiation exposure parameters, medications, use of shielding devices and radiation safety practices as required.Applies patient safety principles during all aspects of CT procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.Evaluates operations, resolves questions and provides follow-up to ensure appropriate actions are taken.About Texas Children’s:Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 10 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area bringing world-class pediatric services to children and their families. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services, including allergy and immunology, cardiology, ophthalmology, rheumatology, pulmonology, neurology, and more. Texas Children’s also plans to build a 360,000-square-foot freestanding hospital for children and women, set to open in 2024.Our thoughtful expansion into Austin will help support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keep kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood.To join our community of more than 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist - SpecialistTalent Area:
RadiologyFull/Part Time:
Full timeLocation:
Austin, TX, USDepartment:
ATXNC COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHYShift:
7pm - 7:30am / Friday - SundayJob ID:
412860We are searching for a CT Technologist - Specialist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform exceptional quality routine and specialized CT procedures at the request of licensed independent practitioners for interpretation by radiologists. The CT Specialist is responsible for patient care, appropriate documentation, quality control, and quality improvement. They also provide training, education, and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing, residents, fellows, staff, and others.Qualifications:Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program requiredCMRT certification from the Texas Medical Board requiredCT-NMTCB certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or CT-AART certification from the American Registry of Radiology Technologists requiredR-AART certification from the American Registry of Radiology Technologists preferred3 years Radiology experience (any/all modalities required)Responsibilities:Checks room daily for adequate stock necessary to facilitate continuous exam flow. Maintains appropriate inventory as indicated by posted par levels and updates supply lists when items are needed.Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure to the patient, family, and others.Working independently performs routine, STAT, urgent, on-call and intraoperative CT cases, while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology through proper diagnostic scanning.Performs high quality imaging procedures, determines technical exposure factors, identifies, and removes artifact producing objects, and utilizes shielding devices to protect the patient, self and others.Follows procedure protocol including performance of venipuncture, administration of prescribed medications, and use of pre-exposure radiopaque markers for anatomical and procedural references.Documents radiation exposure parameters, medications, use of shielding devices and radiation safety practices as required.Applies patient safety principles during all aspects of CT procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.Evaluates operations, resolves questions and provides follow-up to ensure appropriate actions are taken.About Texas Children’s:Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 10 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area bringing world-class pediatric services to children and their families. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services, including allergy and immunology, cardiology, ophthalmology, rheumatology, pulmonology, neurology, and more. Texas Children’s also plans to build a 360,000-square-foot freestanding hospital for children and women, set to open in 2024.Our thoughtful expansion into Austin will help support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keep kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood.To join our community of more than 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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