CT Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a CT Technologist at St. Luke's Health – Memorial San Augustine in Texas. You will perform CT exams and create cross-sectional images to assist radiologists in diagnosis while ensuring patient comfort throughout the imaging process.

The role emphasizes adherence to imaging protocols, equipment maintenance, infection control, and accurate records. Experience in radiography and ARRT certification are required, with CPR/BLS and TX licensure as per state standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program from an accredited institution.
• One year as a radiographer.
• Medical Radiographer: TX.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days and
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT.

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

Patient care

Imaging workflow knowledge

Quality imaging

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program

One year as a radiographer

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Basic Life Support - CPR

Medical Radiographer: TX

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

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program from an accredited institution
• One year as a radiographer
• Medical Radiographer: TX
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days and
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Preferred

• One year of experience in CT and completion of a CT certificate program
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography

Where You’ll Work

St. Luke’s Health – Memorial San Augustine is an 18 bed critical access hospital. This 18-bed hospital is the area's only certified critical access hospital full accreditation by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Services include emergency care, MRI, CT, digital mammography and telemedicine for fast results. A fully accredited dialysis center, operated by Sankar Nephrology, is also located on campus.