Overview:
Join our team as a night shift, PRN, Salado Freestanding Emergency Department CT/Radiology Technologist in Salado, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.
Responsibilities:
- The CT / Radiologic Technologist is responsible for assisting in the delivery of personalized, professional and quality patient care, performance of all computerized tomography and diagnostic x-ray examinations, and transportation of patients to and from Imaging Services.
- Explain imaging procedures to patients and families in a clear and professional manner, addressing questions and promoting patient understanding and comfort.
- Perform CT and diagnostic radiology procedures utilizing appropriate imaging protocols, technical factors, and positioning techniques to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
- Provide patient-centered imaging services by ensuring care is delivered in a professional, personalized, and high-quality manner consistent with organizational standards and guiding principles.
- Accurately enter, retrieve, and maintain patient information within PACS, HIS, and other applicable electronic systems to support patient care, documentation, and workflow efficiency.
- Perform quality control and safety checks on imaging equipment, promptly reporting equipment malfunctions, hazards, or operational concerns to management.
- Adhere to radiation safety standards, including the principles of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA), to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
- Provide patient support services, including basic patient care, safe patient transport, and coordination with nursing or physician staff when additional assistance is required.
- Maintain departmental operations by ensuring accurate documentation and charging practices, ordering necessary supplies, and keeping imaging rooms and work areas clean, organized, and ready for patient care.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, or a graduate of a military Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) program as indicated on DD Form 214.
- Current ARRT (R) certification – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Current ARRT (CT) certification – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Current MRT license – Medical Radiologic Technologist certification issued by the State of Texas.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Previous employment as a CT / Radiologic Technologist