PRN CT/X-Ray Technologist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking a CT technologist to operate diagnostic CT equipment and provide patient orientation, explanations, and pre- and post-test care under the supervision of the imaging manager.

The role requires ARRT CT registration, Texas MRT certification, and CPR/BLS certification, with an Associate’s degree preferred. On-site duties include equipment readiness, infection control, and documenting findings.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• ARRT CT certification and current status required.
• Texas MRT certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operates CT exams under the direction of the imaging supervisor/manager.
• Prepares equipment to ensure operational, safe performance.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and imaging quality with service contacts.
• Maintains infection control standards and performs daily room/equipment maintenance.
• Completes quality checks and logs imaging procedures.

Skills

Dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

ARRT CT certification

Texas MRT certification

CPR/BLS certification

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

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services to residents of Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Baytown, and Clear Lake. The facility includes 53 medical/surgical beds, eight ICU beds and three endoscopy rooms, and offers a range of primary and specialized services—wound care, general surgery, gastroenterology, occupational health, heart and vascular, women’s services, diagnostic imaging, outpatient rehab services, and sleep disorders.

Pay Range

$36.61 $60.24/hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.