Cardiology CT Tech USMD

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Coordinate and perform quality diagnostic medical imaging procedures for the CT department utilizing computerized medical imaging equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain Quality Control/Quality Assurance in accordance with ACR and TDH standards and regulations. Assures that all documentation is accurately recorded and kept in an organized manner susceptible to instant inspection if needed
• Perform a variety of CT procedures using independent judgment to provide quality patient care while consistently displaying outstanding judgment in film critique
• Operate a variety of equipment for radiographic and CT procedures
• Demonstrate competence to do assigned client care responsibilities in a way that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of persons served by the department
• Appropriately adapt assigned client assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each person served
• Coordinate and prioritize procedures during the work day to maintain a high level of patient care and continuity
• Provide clarification of orders to scheduling and managerial staff
• Protect patients from various safety factors
• Review charts in advance of patient appointments to identify need for additional documents and/or information
• Evaluate patient for clinical indications and possible history of contrast allergies
• Select the proper CT protocols based on the ordered procedure
• Determine appropriate type of oral contrast and amount as indicated and prepare all Intravenous injections for patient treatment
• Upon completion of a procedure, ensure that the images have been formatted correctly, films/CD printed if needed, sent to the PACS and deliver chart to the radiologist
• Explain pre and post procedure information to patient
• Ensure the CT department is adequately supplied, check equipment status daily and report any problems that could change the work flow
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate
• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiological Sciences or other accepted and approved equivalent
• Licensed by the Texas Department of Health and American Registry of RadiologyTechnologists (ARRT) and meet continuing education requirements at all times
• 3+ years of experience in a clinical radiology clinic

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of CT Registry
• 1+ years of experience as a clinical CT technologist

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving
• Ability to use full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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