CT Technologist - Non Reg

HCA Houston Healthcare; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe is seeking a CT Technologist to perform high-quality CT imaging under supervision, following hospital policies and government regulations.

The role requires an Associate Degree in CT, ARRT-R CT certification, and Texas licensing, with BLS within 30 days. Weekdays with rotating weekends. Competitive benefits and career growth available.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days of employment start date.
• ARRT-R Radiography credential is required.
• RT Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer credential required.
• Texas Medical Board licensing required.
• Associate Degree from an accredited CT program is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely and proficiently perform CT imaging procedures.
• Adhere to hospital policies and government regulations.
• Verify patient identity and procedure, obtain informed consent when needed.
• Document exams, charges, and imaging records accurately.
• Maintain Meditech system entries for orders and results.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

Education

Associate Degree CT program

ARRT-R Radiography

RT Radiologic Technologist/ Radiographer

Texas Medical Board licensing

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a CT Technologist? At HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Under the direction of the Chief Radiology Technologist, Director of Medical Imaging, and Staff Radiologists, the CT Non- Registered is responsible to safely and proficiently perform computerized tomography imaging procedures and related patient care according to, government regulations, physician orders, policies and procedures of the Medical Imaging Department, and policies and procedures of the hospital.

What you will do in this role:

• Employee reflects HCA values and a sensitivity to HCA ethics and compliance principals in his/her daily activities.
• Adheres to policies on appropriate access.
• Respects patient confidentiality.
• Upholds code of conduct.
• Reviews and completes appropriate paperwork on every patient as required including exam scheduling, physician orders, department logs, imaging records, consents, medical records, and patient charges.
• Has a good working knowledge of the Meditech computer system and responsibly completes exam orders, exam completion entries, and exam and supply charging without reminders or supervision.
• Check medical record on all inpatients and paperwork on all emergency room patients and outpatients to verify that the correct exam has been ordered. Verifies with the patient their impression of procedure ordered.
• Checks armband of all inpatients and emergency room patients and verbally questions ALL patients to ensure the presence of the correct patient before starting any procedures.
• Consistently verifies presence of and/or obtains informed consent on all patients who will receive contrast media injections. Complete form and all required documentation of procedure. Obtains Radiologist’s verbal approval and/or signature prior to procedure if any contra-indicators are present.
• Properly assembles exam films, requisitions, and film file jacket before submission to radiologist for interpretation. Has appropriate information and/or films in hand before consulting a radiologist.
• Arrives to work on time daily and immediately begins job responsibilities without waiting for instructions or for others to arrive.
• Answers department phones promptly and consistently express a polite and helpful attitude on the phone.
• Can verbalize correct emergency code activation procedures and the action required to respond to emergencies.
• Uses cautious judgment and tact when answering questions regarding diagnosis, physician orders, or patient care to prevent compromising patient privacy, confidentiality, medical/legal information, or the physician-patient relationship.
• Reports any and all patient and employee injuries to supervisor immediately. Takes personal action to prevent falls by physically assisting the patient and by removing hazards. Personally, cleans up minor spills to prevent falls.
• Shows responsible use of department supplies. Does not waste supplies or open supplies before they are needed. Returns unused supplies to their proper storage location. Notifies supervisor of limited supplies stocks before they are depleted.
• Personally, acts to keep work areas neat and clean. Returns equipment to proper storage location. Keeps food and drink out of imaging rooms. Cleans up after self and returns personal cafeteria trays.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (ARRT-R) Radiography required or
• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer required
• Texas Medical Board licensing also required
• Associate Degree from an accredited CT program is required
• Must be able to work weekdays with rotating weekends

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, superior healthcare meets the comfort and convenience of a comprehensive hospital, close to home, in Conroe, Texas. We have been providing high-quality healthcare to the Montgomery County region for more than 80 years. During that time we have grown to become a full-service 330+ bed medical center and a tertiary referral center - all while remaining true to our mission of providing care, above all else. As a regional, tertiary referral center, other hospitals rely on us when higher levels of acute care are necessary. HCA Houston Conroe was the first hospital in Montgomery County to achieve the designation of a Level II Trauma Center. We are also a Certified Primary Stroke Center, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and a designated Level III Neonatal ICU in order to treat for the most vulnerable patients of all ages. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Good people beget good people.- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our CT Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.