CT Technologist
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
- Location
- Onsite (Harker Heights, Texas)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital in Texas seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care while adhering to strict radiation safety and equipment maintenance protocols.
Skills
CT imaging
Patient care
Radiation safety
ALARA
Quality control
PACS
HIS
Diagnostic imaging
BLS certification
ARRT registry
Medical terminology
Equipment maintenance
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
Full job details
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, CT Technologist in Harker Heights, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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
- Explain CT procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
- Perform CT procedures ascertaining appropriate imaging parameters (MAS, KVP, positioning, etc.) are utilized, providing physician with a quality diagnostic procedure.
- Ascertain the delivery of patient care is provided in a personalized, professional and quality manner.
- Provide minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seek additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
- Transport patients to and from Imaging Services ascertaining that the patient is relocated without injury or incident.
- Perform quality control on equipment and notify management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.
- Maintain CT procedure rooms and work area in a clean and organized manner.
- Maintain effective communication with medical staff, administrative staff, nursing staff and other team members.
- Adhere to appropriate radiation safety, practicing the concept of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
- Enter and retrieve patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.
- Ascertain that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies’ requirements are met.
- Prepare and maintain department paperwork, verifying accuracy of information.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of required education to obtain registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Licensed by the Department of State Health Services Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
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 Technologist
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for Computerized Tomography (CT)