CT/X-Ray technologist

St Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center in Pasadena, Texas is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Technician to operate diagnostic equipment and perform CT imaging procedures. Responsibilities include providing patient care, ensuring equipment functionality, and maintaining infection control standards.

The ideal candidate should be registered with ARRT, certified by the state of Texas, and possess CPR/BLS certification. A minimum of one year of experience is preferred, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R ) (CT); must maintain current.
• Certified by the state of Texas - MRT.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Operates diagnostic equipment and performs a variety of technical diagnostic imaging procedures related to CT.
• Provides patient orientation and pre/post diagnostic care to completion of test.
• Ensures equipment maintenance and infection control standards are followed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Alpha/numeric dexterity

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Diagnostic imaging equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Operates diagnostic equipment and performs a variety of technical diagnostic imaging procedures related to CT. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment, and documentation of findings, with the direction of the imaging supervisor/manager. Assists patients with basic patient care needs.

1. Performs CT exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director.
2. Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards.
3. Problem‑solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative or CES regarding equipment problems.
4. 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.
5. Completes all quality checks and ensures that equipment logs are maintained.

Job Requirements

Education: Associate’s Degree preferred.

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R ) (CT); must maintain current.
• Certified by the state of Texas - MRT.
• CPR/BLS certification.

Preferred:

• One (1) year of experience as a radiographer or one (1) year of radiography clinical rotation experience in a healthcare setting.
• Good alpha/numeric dexterity and handwriting skills.
• Interpersonal skills for communication with patients, visitors, physicians and other hospital personnel.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.