CT Technologist

Ardent Health Services; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a CT Technologist for the night shift at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in Texas. The role performs CT scans with appropriate MAS and KV parameters, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images and patient comfort.

Responsibilities include patient communication, imaging parameter optimization, safety adherence (ALARA), and coordination with PACS/HIS systems while maintaining unit readiness and professional standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ARRT CT registry completion.
• Texas MRT licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Explain CT procedure to patient/family.
• Perform CT procedures with correct imaging parameters.
• Provide patient care in a professional, compassionate manner.
• Transport patients to Imaging Services safely.
• Maintain equipment and room cleanliness.
• Adhere to ALARA radiation safety principles.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ARRT CT certification

MRT license

Tools

PACS

HIS

CT imaging parameters

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, CT Technologist in Harker Heights, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services, and more.

Responsibilities

• Explain CT procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
• Perform CT procedures ascertaining appropriate imaging parameters (MAS, KVP, positioning, etc.) are utilized, providing physician with a quality diagnostic procedure.
• Ascertain the delivery of patient care is provided in a personalized, professional and quality manner.
• Provide minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seek additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
• Transport patients to and from Imaging Services ascertaining that the patient is relocated without injury or incident.
• Perform quality control on equipment and notify management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.
• Maintain CT procedure rooms and work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain effective communication with medical staff, administrative staff, nursing staff and other team members.
• Adhere to appropriate radiation safety, practicing the concept of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
• Enter and retrieve patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.
• Ascertain that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies’ requirements are met.
• Prepare and maintain department paperwork, verifying accuracy of information.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of required education to obtain registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Licensed by the Department of State Health Services Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous employment as a CT Technologist
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for Computerized Tomography (CT)