CT Tech / Radiologic Technologist – Night Shift

Friendswood Hospital ER; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendswood Hospital ER in Houston seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform X-ray and CT exams in a fast-paced emergency setting. You will produce high-quality images and ensure accuracy of orders while maintaining safety protocols.

The role emphasizes independence, strong communication, and compassionate patient care, with opportunities to support lab tasks and work as part of a clinical team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ER imaging experience preferred.
• Laboratory/point-of-care testing experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic X-ray and CT examinations per physician orders.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images following imaging protocols.
• Prepare and position patients safely for imaging procedures.
• Verify patient information, orders, and imaging protocols.
• Operate and maintain X-ray and CT equipment safely.
• Follow radiation safety and ALARA standards.
• Assist physicians and clinical staff with imaging needs.
• Assist with laboratory testing and specimen processing.
• Collect and process patient specimens, including blood samples.
• Document lab results accurately and timely.
• Follow quality-control and infection-control procedures.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns.
• Maintain accurate patient, imaging, and lab documentation.
• Follow HIPAA and facility policies.
• Keep imaging and lab areas clean and stocked.
• Provide compassionate, professional care to patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Job description

• Perform diagnostic X-ray and CT examinations as ordered by physicians.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images while following established imaging protocols.
• Prepare and position patients safely and appropriately for imaging procedures.
• Verify patient information, physician orders, and imaging protocols before examinations.
• Operate and maintain X-ray and CT equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow radiation safety and ALARA standards.
• Assist physicians and clinical staff with timely imaging needs.
• Assist with laboratory testing and specimen processing within the scope of training and facility protocols.
• Collect, label, handle, and process patient specimens, including blood samples.
• Perform approved point-of-care and laboratory testing and accurately document results.
• Follow quality-control, infection-control, and laboratory safety procedures.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate patient, imaging, and laboratory documentation.
• Follow HIPAA, patient safety, and facility policies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked imaging and laboratory areas.
• Provide compassionate, professional care to patients and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Previous emergency room or hospital imaging experience preferred.
• Laboratory, phlebotomy, specimen-processing, or point-of-care testing experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Strong communication, patient-care, critical-thinking, and attention-to-detail skills.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who is dependable, confident in X-ray and CT imaging, comfortable assisting with laboratory responsibilities, and able to move efficiently between clinical needs.

The ideal candidate works well independently and as part of a clinical team and understands that excellent patient care requires accuracy, urgency, attention to detail, and compassion.