Job Summary
Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist, CT specialty. The technologist performs routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports imaging operations, and helps facilitate efficient patient flow. The role also includes troubleshooting equipment and image-processing issues, participating in quality assurance and ongoing education, and maintaining imaging competencies.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program or an accepted and approved equivalent.
- One primary modality certification required: Radiography (R) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Nuclear Medicine Technology through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); or Computed Tomography (CT) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
- Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) license through the Texas Medical Board (TMB).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Preferred Qualifications: At least 1 year of Computed Tomography (CT) experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Additional Information:
- Performs examinations and procedures within documented competencies and applicable licensure and certifications.
- Supports patient throughput and provides assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
- Completes examinations accurately and ensures images are properly stored in the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
- Follows PACS downtime procedures and escalates technical issues as appropriate.
- Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, reports issues, and completes required follow-up.
- Adapts patient care and examination methods to meet individual physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
- Maintains patient confidentiality, professionalism, reliability, and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Flexibility to work other shifts or at other campuses may be required.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
