CT Technologist
Saint David's South Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
Nights

Shift: Nights (Rotating Weekends)

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) CT Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) CT Technician PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY  

The CT Technologist at the Freestanding Emergency Room and Urgent Care Clinic is responsible for performing CT procedures that are in accordance with standards and practice set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology and Hospital Policies and Procedures. Optimizes the use of radiation by utilizing the concepts of Image Gently and Image Wisely by the American College of Radiology. The CT Technologist demonstrates knowledge of the human structure and functions, patient care/safety, positioning, principles of radiographic sciences, radiation protection, medication safety (contrast) and specialized techniques. Maintains professional judgment and conduct that is complimentary of the ARRT Code of Ethics and St. David’s Healthcare Values.

Demonstrates Excellence by Consistently Produces Scans of Optimal Diagnostic Quality on Patients Ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric: 

• *Maintains thorough knowledge of the operating parameters of the scanners. 

• *Ability to operate the CT scanners and related equipment efficiently and effectively. 

• *Follows established scanning protocols.  

• *Demonstrates proficiency in scanning trauma, acute & challenging patients or situations; possess skill to modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed. 

• *Possess knowledge of disease processes and images these findings adequately; communicate them to the Radiologist. 

• *Ability to recognize and adapt scanning to pathology. 

• *Images are labeled correctly and identified according to protocol. 

• *Scans patient of all ages, tailoring the exam to the age to the age group to provide optimal images. 

• *Proficient at performing CTA scans and retrospective reconstruction. 

• *Knowledgeable of cardiac anatomy and contraindications; ability to perform Coronary Scans and Calcium Scoring. 

•  *Completes quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organizes and prioritizes workflow to meet STAT and urgent demands. 

•  *Demonstrates competency in the safe usage of the power injector and adheres to set guidelines. 

• Acceptable gauge/site for peripheral power injector.  

• Acceptable Central Venous Catheter for power injector. 

EDUCATION:  

Graduate of an American Medical Association approved program in Radiologic Technology; and   

• CT curriculum covering 3 semester hours of Sectional Anatomy;  or  

• 16 hours post graduate CEU’s Cross Sectional Anatomy   

EXPERIENCE: 

• One year experience performing Computed Tomography procedures is preferred.  

LICENSED/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:  

• Certified or Temporary  Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services as a Medical Radiologic Technologist; and 

• Certified in Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT, RTR); and 

• Post- primary CT certification within 1 year of  CT assignment; and 

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS. 

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our CT Technician PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status