CT Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,593 - 74,390; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, Texas is seeking a CT Technologist to acquire precise diagnostic CT images and support radiologists in accurate diagnoses. You will deliver compassionate patient care and ensure a positive imaging experience throughout the procedure.

Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining CT equipment, following infection-control standards, performing quality checks, and ensuring room readiness with necessary supplies for each exam.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required at hire.
• TX radiography credential required at hire.
• ARRT radiography certification required at hire.
• RTCT certification required within 9 months of hire.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT exams according to departmental protocols under Medical Director guidance.
• Prepares equipment and ensures it is safe and functioning per diagnostic standards.
• Troubleshoots equipment or image quality issues and contacts service if needed.
• Maintains infection control standards during and after procedures.
• Completes quality checks and keeps equipment logs updated.
• Manages clinical supplies for each diagnostic room.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Imaging protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TX Medical Radiography license

ARRT Radiography certification

RTCT certification

BLS certification (AHA)

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, upon hire.
• Medical Radiographer: TX, upon hire.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire.
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT) within 9 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified, issued by the American Heart Association, upon hire.

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading‑edge patient care, research, and education.

Pay Range

$36.51 - $54.31 /hour