CT Tech Opportunities in Houston

Memorial Hermann Health System; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a CT Technologist to perform computed tomography scans, prepare patients, and ensure high-quality imaging for diagnostic and treatment decisions. The role requires ARRT-CT or NMTCB-CT certification and a Texas MRT license, as well as Basic or Advanced Life Support certification.

You will join a team dedicated to safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient care across hospital services, with opportunities to participate in QA and accreditation

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Certified in Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support, required.
• Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required; and
• Registered CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-CT) or NMTCB CT certification.
• One of the following along with documented training on the provision of diagnostic CT exams: ARRT-R, ARRT-N, or NMTCB.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT scans on patients; prepares patients for CT scan, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the CT scan, selects imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the scan.
• Enters and monitors patient data.
• Performs quality assurance on CT equipment; may assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.
• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.
• Takes emergency call within the department; may be required to work weekends and float to other locations as needed.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards.
• Promotes professional growth; serves as preceptor and mentor to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community through safe, personalized and efficient experiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to lift and maneuver patients

CT experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

This position performs Computed Tomography (CT) scans to create cross-sectional images of tissues and internal organs, to be used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Job Description

Inpatient opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required.

• Current license or temporary licenseby the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required; and

• Registered CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-CT) or

• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB(CT)) in computed tomographyor

One of the following along with documented training on the provision of diagnostic CT exams:

• Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R) or

• Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) or

• Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Computed Tomography Technologist or two years of experience as a Radiological Technologist with CT education or experience, preferred.

• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Performs CT scans on patients: Prepares patients for CT scan, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the CT scan, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the scan.

• Enters and monitors patient data.

• Performs quality assurance on CT equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.

• May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.

• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.

• Takes emergency call within the department.May be required to work weekends and float to other locations as needed.

• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.

Employee Signature:________________________________________ Date:_________________

Manager Signature:_________________________________________ Date:_________________

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled:

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