CT Technologist - Cancer Center
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