What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist position at Urology America, MSO?
At Urology Austin, our mission is committed to improving the lives of patients and their families through compassionate, quality, and ethical care.
In choosing a career with Urology Austin, you are choosing to improve the lives of patients and their families through a collaborative team-driven approach in an innovative, quality-driven, community-based setting. Better Medicine. Better Care.
Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to provide accurate CT Scans and maintain accurate filing as well as assist with other radiological tests when needed.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop and maintain appropriate protocols in conjunction with the radiologist and/or other pertinent physician.
- Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established CT protocols to achieve the highest quality image.
- Gather accurate history and complete patient checklist prior to scan.
- Escorts patient to CT room, completes all paperwork necessary and has good IV access skills for contrast studies.
- Practice proper safety precautions in the magnet environment.
- Attend training and ongoing education in regards to the current Urology Austin equipment & CT certification.
- Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor machine performance. Reports all malfunctions and/or need for adjustments to the proper company representative.
- Maintain appropriate levels of supplies.
- Arranges for the release of images to patients and outside agencies.
- Complies with organization policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
- Maintain patient and employee confidentiality per HIPPA and Compliance policies.
- Utilize company resources in a cost effective manner.
- Follow OSHA and universal precaution guidelines.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Current Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist license.
- Associate’s Degree
- Registered as A.R.R.T. in radiography.
- ARRT certification in CT preferred.
- Current BLS/CPR Certification.
- Minimum of one year CT experience.
- Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
- Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- In order to effectively communicate with other professionals and customers, must be able to read, write, hear accurately and speak clearly using medical terminology.
Urology Austin offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees. Below are some of the benefits you may receive as an employee at Urology Austin.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Contributions and Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Competitive Wages
- Paid Holidays, No Weekends
