Full-Time CT Technologist
North Star Diagnostic Imaging
Summary
Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic CT and X-ray procedures, focusing on patient care and education. This position is from 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday.
Job description
Job Purpose
Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic CT and X-ray procedures, focusing on patient care and education. This position is from 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday.
Duties
- Provide high quality diagnostic CT imaging
- Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
- Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
- Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
- Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
- Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Skills and Qualifications
- Use of Medical Technologies
- Performing Diagnostic Procedures
- Informing Others
- Quality Focus
- Planning
- Technical Understanding
- People Skills
- Dependability
- Creating a Safe, Effective Environment
- Radiologic Technology
- Analyzing Information
Requirements
- Texas Medical Board licensure
- ARRT certification
- CT certified or board-eligible
Benefits
- 80 hours accrued PTO
- Health insurance
- Scrubs provided
- Holiday pay
- No weekends or on-call
- Closed major holidays
Company overview
North Star Diagnostic Imaging is a specialized medical diagnostics company focused on providing advanced imaging services to healthcare providers and patients. The company operates in the medical and diagnostic laboratories sector, offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging solutions including MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, X-ray, and other radiological services. As a diagnostic imaging provider, North Star Diagnostic Imaging plays a crucial role in the healthcare ecosystem by enabling accurate disease detection, treatment planning, and monitoring through state-of-the-art imaging technology. The company serves both outpatient and inpatient settings, working closely with physicians, hospitals, and healthcare networks to deliver timely and precise diagnostic results. With a commitment to quality patient care and technological excellence, North Star Diagnostic Imaging contributes to improved healthcare outcomes by providing essential diagnostic information that supports clinical decision-making across various medical specialties including oncology, cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics.