Texas Health Resources·Arlington, Texas
Perform complex CT imaging procedures, including patient positioning and image processing, while ensuring high quality and safety standards. Provide comprehensive patient care, administer contrast media, and maintain imaging equipment and sanitary standards.
Here’s What You Need Education · Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required Or · Associate's Degree preferred · Other- CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required Experience · 1 year radiologic technician experience w/out ARRT-CT required or · no experience w/ARRT-CT required Licenses and Certifications · ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R upon hire required And · ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/no radiology technician exp) upon hire required Or · ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/1 year radiology technician exp) 12 months required And · CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Either by the TDH or TMB) upon hire required And · BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required What You Will Do Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing · Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam · Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest · Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations · Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors · Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique · Maintains attention to details · Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed 8.
Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS · Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS · Prints laser images from modality or PACS · Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities Patient Care · Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions · Assesses and recognizes the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions · Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies) · Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures · Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID · Obtains patient history · Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging · Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment · Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient · Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines · Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed · Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments Equipment Operation and Maintenance · Adjusts technical factors · Operates, cares for and maintains equipment · Applies knowledge of physics and accessories · Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction · Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors) · Stocks supplies daily · Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames · Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards · Productive during periods of decreased work flow Professional Accountability and Partnership · Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement · Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner · Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement · Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary · Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor Additional perks of being a Texas Health CT Technologist: · Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits. · At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day.
Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make us a great place to work. · A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Entity Highlights: Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie.
We’re a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958.
Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.
We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women’s services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine.
Plus, we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center.
We’re accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.
Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center.
We’ve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients.
We’re also a designated Magnet hospital!
Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington.
Plus, we’re recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures.
We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women’s health and much more.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards Do you still have questions or concerns?
Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org. #LI-YG1
Requires graduation from an accredited radiologic technology school and ARRT(R) certification. Candidates must have ARRT(CT) certification and CMRT licensure, with BCLS certification required prior to independent patient care.
Market context
Texas hospitals and imaging centers continue to hire CT technologists as diagnostic imaging demand stays steady across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. These roles are competitive because employers often want accredited radiologic technology training, ARRT(R) and ARRT(CT) credentials, CMRT licensure, and BCLS before independent patient care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and licensure match before applying.
