CT Technologist, Cardiology (Heath, TX)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cardiac CT Technologist to join our esteemed cardiology practice, serving the Heath area. This is a great opportunity to have a role in an outpatient environment with a friendly schedule supportive of work / life balance.

This position is primarily responsible for performing CT examinations in a safe and therapeutic manner. The CT Technologist is expected to deliver care to the patients of the practice, delivering quality service. The major responsibilities are operating independently under physician supervision to perform Coronary CT Angios, Calcium Scores, and other cardiac examinations.

About Us :

Connected Cardiovascular Care Associates (C3) is a leading cardiovascular practice led by Dr. Tony Das, a nationally recognized Interventional Cardiologist. We specialize in all aspects of cardiovascular care including coronary, vascular , structural, heart failure , electrophysiology and preventive cardiology. Our team includes Dr. Imran Baig, Interventional and Structural Cardiologist, Dr. Nicholas C. Macpherson, cardiovascular imaging and heart failure specialist, Dr. Azizul Rehman, Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Ken Johnson, Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Syed Saad, Electrophysiologist, and Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioners Victoria Skobel and Heather George.

Learn more about the office and its culture by visiting www.texasc3.com.

Essential Functions :

• Perform CT procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
• Independently start IVs on patients, administer contrast, and other medications as required for the examination.
• Perform those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology.
• Regulate the equipment used to expose, develop and document via PACS imaging.
• Operate equipment safely and maintains A.L.A.R.A. standards while performing all types of procedures.
• Coordinate patient scheduling with practice scheduling staff and practice administrator.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to identify proper exams.
• Prepare necessary documentation.
• Verify patient identification and physician orders.
• Obtain patient history and explain procedures to patients / families.
• Observe and monitor patients.
• Provide film / scan critiques as needed.
• Enter data into the EMR and PACS system.
• Recommend and complete quality and / or process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of clinical protocols for new services and programs (i.e., Watchman, TAVR, PE, Low Volume Contrast, etc.).
• Establish and maintain a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, practice staff and physicians.
• Maintain logs and records, equipment maintenance, and order supplies.
• Assess images on screen or film to ensure quality for physician interpretation.
• Manage protocols and procedures to include multiple locations.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures as needed for IAC accreditation.
• Provide data collection and protocol information necessary for IAC accreditation.
• Provide and manage post-processing of 3D imaging required by interpreting physician.
• Assist in training other Imaging Technologists.

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Benefits :

99 Healthcare Management is a Dallas-based physician practice management company. We help healthcare providers focus on their core skills – delivering high-quality care to their patients - by providing oversight and support for all administrative functions. Our service areas include human resources, accounting, marketing and business development, provider credentialing, and revenue cycle management. The practices we manage range in size and specialty and include internal medicine, family medicine, pain management, cardiology, OBGYN, and more.