Job Description - $60/hr Contract Rad/CT Technologist (24036227)
Job Description
$60/hr Contract Rad/CT Technologist (Job Number: 24036227)
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- 13 week Contract
- $60/hr Contract Rate
- $2500 Contract Completion Bonus
- Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Contract Days
Shift: Sat, Sun, Mon 7a-7p
Location: 608 N KEY AVE, Lampasas, 76550
The community you’ll be caring for:
- Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook provide care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties.
- Both AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook are committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies, and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry.
- As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.
The role you’ll contribute:
Performs X-ray and CT procedures, including neuro and body scans on patients from neonate to geriatric, following specific guidelines of the facilities parameters, transmitting images for diagnostic interpretation, and keeping the hospital computer system up to date with the progress of these exams. Positions, moves, and assists patients. Performs clerical duties. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Responsibility to adhere to the Hospital Corporate compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Performs all exams using established protocols. Uses facility policy for proper identification of patient prior to performing exams. Educates patient concerning exam. Properly screens patients for any contrast allergies.
- Performs all types of imaging procedures and operates all equipment safely and properly including scanners, injectors, monitors, and other medical equipment. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to perform x-rays and scans on patients of all ages, adapting protocols as necessary.
- Properly screens patients of childbearing age and operates all imaging equipment in a safe manner minimizing radiation exposure to patients, families, and co-workers. Practices infection control standards, and utilizes approved PPE and disinfectant agents. Maintains a properly stocked, organized and clean room.
- Performs vendor required QA on CT scanners and other ionizing equipment as required. Employee job duties may include transport of pharmaceutical waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area. Employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling pharmaceutical waste) to include proper handling and transport of pharmaceutical waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment, if applicable.
- Reviews all images of all exams, repeating images as necessary for best possible result. If necessary, notify physician of emergent findings according to established protocol.
- Uses computer system for ordering, changing, and canceling exams according to protocol. Confirms order matches exam before pushing to PACS or correctly ‘fixes’ exams on workstation or PACS.
- Assists with collection of data entry for all process improvement projects realizing final goals of department. Maintains a knowledge and understanding of process improvement initiatives for the department.
- May perform waived and/or non-waived Point of Care Testing. If performing non-waived Point of Care Testing, as defined in AHCA rule 59A-7.034, must have approved competency and documented proof (copy of either diploma or transcript, at the highest level of academic achievement) at the time of Facility non-waived Point of Care training.
- Maintains radiation protection standards according to (ALARA) principles.
- Assists physicians in cases of adverse reaction, performance of interventional/biopsy procedures using sterile technique and in acute emergencies when necessary.
- May be required to start & maintain viable intravascular access during exams requiring administration of IV contrast material.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- Associate's degree or Technical degree in a related field.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Completion of Radiologic Technology training and A.R.R.T. registration.
- MRT Texas license as required by state.
Preferred qualifications:
- Certification in CT from the ARRT.
- 2 years’ experience in hospital CT service area.
Job: Radiology/Imaging
Organization: AdventHealth Central Texas
Primary Location: US-TX-Lampasas
Work Locations: ADVENTHEALTH ROLLINS BROOK 608 N KEY AVE Lampasas 76550
Operating Unit: AdventHealth Rollins Brook
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