CT Technologist

St Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital in Houston is seeking a skilled CT Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging exams. Your role will involve interacting with patients compassionately, ensuring precise images are captured to assist Radiologists in diagnosis.

This position requires a strong understanding of imaging workflows and various patient positioning techniques. The ideal candidate will possess required certifications and have a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT certification is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification needs to be obtained within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT exams on patients according to departmental protocols.
• Ensure equipment is operational and safe before use.
• Maintain infection control standards during procedures.
• Complete quality checks and ensure logs are maintained.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnostic imaging

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

Medical Radiographer: TX

Basic Life Support - CPR

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Registered Technologist Computed Tomography

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our CT Technologist, you will utilize your expertise to capture precise diagnostic images, enabling our Radiologists to accurately diagnose and/or rule out diverse medical conditions.

Every day, you will adeptly create detailed cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal organs. Your compassionate interaction and skill in patient care will be crucial, as you play a significant role in fostering a positive and comforting patient experience throughout the imaging process.

To be successful in this role, you will deeply understand the critical importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and the ability to consistently capture clear results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses that guide effective patient care.

• Performs CT exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director.
• Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards.
• Problem‑solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative or CES regarding equipment problems.
• Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed during/ after each procedure, and that special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards.
• Completes all quality checks and ensures that equipment logs are maintained.
• Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Medical Radiographer: TX, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days and
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, within 9 - months

Preferred

• Associates Other, upon hire and
• One (1) year of experience as a radiographer or
• One (1) year of radiography clinical rotation experience in a healthcare setting

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital is a 106 bed facility that is nationally‑recognized for providing high‑quality, compassionate care to Northwest Houston communities including Willowbrook, Champions and Tomball. With the resources and expertise of the St. Luke’s Health system, St. Luke's‑The Vintage offers the latest advancements in diagnostic and surgical services, including heart care, lung health and orthopedics. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit.