CT Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT imaging, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for Radiologists. The role emphasizes patient care and precise imaging workflow throughout the imaging process.

Responsibilities include equipment prep, image quality assurance, and adherence to infection control standards. Licensed technologists with ARRT credentials are preferred, with a focus on safety and exceptional patient experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Medical Radiographer: TX.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT.
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography.

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

Skills

CPR

Infection control

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Associate's degree (preferred)

ARRT Radiography

ARRT 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 or GED
• Medical Radiographer: TX
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography

Preferred

• Associate's degree
• 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 – Memorial Lufkin is a 279 bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system. Serving East Texas, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin provides more than a quarter of a million patient services annually and contributes millions of dollars in local charity care and community support. We’re the area’s first Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center, with board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons offering full-spectrum stroke care. Nationally recognized as a HealthCare Center of Excellence, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin offers compassionate, comprehensive health care, including off-campus rehab and outpatient facilities and services. In addition to its large emergency department, there are 32 private rooms, dedicated imaging and OBGYN, wound care, infusion and lab services.