What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Techno PRN Days position at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.
We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern Office Setting
- On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
- Collaborative Teams
- Team Member engagement opportunities
- Competitive pay
- Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a CT Technologist to perform a variety of imaging procedures, including CT procedures, and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Will function as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Participates in CQI activities. Clients served are predominately adults and geriatrics, but adolescents/pediatrics and infants will occasionally be treated.
What your day will look like:
- Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
- Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
- Shall at all times work under the direction of the medical director.
- Takes MR/CT calls according to monthly schedule after the closing of the regular department hours.
- Completes all work before clocking out and leaving. Informs nursing if exam cannot be performed on the day ordered.
- Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed.
- Maintains accurate QC logs, service records, etc.
- Performs highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed examination; documents and deviation.
- Interacts professionally with patient/family.
- Understands and practices proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer's instruction.
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
- Must be acquainted with local fire and safety regulations.
- Has knowledge of hospital policies and the functions of other departments.
Success Factors:
- Graduate of accredited Imaging Program
- One year of radiologic/imaging experience.
- Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. ARRT ( R ) and documentation of CT training and experience; must obtain CT Registry within one year of hire; state license if required
- Current AHA BLS certification.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Additional languages preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge.
