CT Tech - Freestanding ER
The posted compensation range of $30.55 - $51.32 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Position is based out of our Freestanding St. Luke's Emergency Room Facility located at: 5161 East Sam Houston Pkwy S Pasadena, TX 77505
Operates diagnostic equipment and Performs a variety of technical diagnostic imaging procedures related to CT. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment, and documentation of findings, with the direction of the imaging supervisor/manager. Assists patients with basic patient care needs.
1. Performs CT exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director.
2. Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards
3. Problem-solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative or CES regarding equipment problems
4. Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed during/ after each procedure, and that special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards.
5. Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained
6. Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure
7. Actively Participates with patient testing, performing routine, non-routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests
8. Reviews the physician orders to verify the type of diagnostic test requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent
9. Communicates with Radiologist to obtain proper exam protocol/test design.
10. Provides specific diagnostic test information to the patient ensuring that the patient is aware of the diagnostic test involvement.
11. Performs Point of Care testing for lab tests according to hospital guidelines.
12. Effectively starts IVs following hospital guidelines.
13. Completes the diagnostic examination and all image post processing.
14. Demonstrates competency in PACS process and Performs daily QA process
15. Completes image processing, including supporting documentation of logs, demographic and diagnostic information required for departmental, hospital and patient record documentation.
16. Responsible for monitoring and recording radiation dose levels.
17. Notifies Radiologist with any diagnostic findings, which warrant communication.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree preferred
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R ) (CT); must maintain current
- Certified by the state of Texas - MRT
- CPR/BLS certification - American Heart only
- One (1) year of experience as a radiographer
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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