Senior CT Technologist

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Cherry Valley (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health, a premier healthcare system in the Maryland–Washington, D.C. region, invites a Senior CT Technologist to join the Hospital team. You will deliver high-quality imaging care in a collaborative setting, supporting patient-centered care and professional growth.

You will lead CT operations, participate in performance improvement, ensure accurate image capture and archiving, and mentor staff while upholding safety and regulatory standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; or Radiologic Technology certificate from an accredited program.
• 3-4+ years of CT experience required; or CT certificate/cross-training program preferred.
• ARRT radiography and CT certification required, or NMTCB-CT certification; or 10 years CT experience for internal candidates.
• BLS/CPR certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Executes clinical CT competence across locations and patient types.
• Selects accurate technical factors per patient and follows dose-reduction concepts.
• Leads department staff and improves workflows, patient experience, quality, and safety.
• Oversees RIS/PACS examinations and makes images available to Radiologist.
• Maintains department inventory and participates in budgeting and staffing discussions.
• Ensures compliance with policies, standards, and safety regulations.

Skills

Cross-sectional anatomy

Education

Associate degree

Radiologic Technology certificate

Job description

About the Job

Bring your skills to a team that cares for the whole person.

As part of MedStar Health, the largest healthcare system in the Maryland–Washington, D.C., region, you will grow your career within a respected, mission-driven organization known for innovation, education, and patient-centered care.

As a Senior CT Technologist at MedStar (put in Hospital), you will help deliver safe, high-quality imaging care in an environment built on teamwork, professionalism, and compassion. Whether you are starting your career or advancing it, you will be part of a community that invests in your wellbeing, supports your growth, and values theimportant roleyou play in patient care.

MedStar Health isa great placeto work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, tuitionassistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• ExecutesclinicalcompetenceinCT,inalllocations,acrossallpatienttypes.
• Selectsaccurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient. Observes concepts of Image Wisely/Image Gently for dose reduction. Performs IV access and administrators in contrast according to facility policy. Supports invasive procedures performed under CT guidance. Technical point person to help the team with questions, decisions, and troubleshooting of workflow concerns.
• Actively participates and takes a leadership role in departmental and organizational performanceimprovement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience, quality, and safety to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.
• Applies knowledge of CT principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation protection and physics, positioning, and patient care skills. Provides CT services appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, complying with all radiation safety policies and procedures. Is competent in advanced protocols and processing such as CT Colonoscopy, Invasive procedures and 3D reconstructions. Supports CT Technologists with CCTA, Perfusion, and other advanced CT exams.
• Leads clinical and ancillary staff in the CT Department and facilitates a productive workflow for efficient department operations. Maintains inventory of departmental supplies.
• Oversees examination completion in RIS and PACS, processing, archiving, and making images available to the Radiologist for interpretation, maintaining department document standards within all electronic systems (RIS, PACS, EMR).
• Always act and communicate professionally, embodying the organization's SPIRIT values and fostering a respectful and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues. Adheres to the ARRT Standards of Ethics.
• Performs quality assurance activities. Identifies and reports of equipment malfunctions and assures proper follow-up correction by repair services. Resolves clinical/non-clinical issues and escalates problems to the appropriate leadership.
• Provides feedback on staff’s performance, trains and orients personnel in procedures, equipment, and information systems. Collaborates with department leadership to plan, implement, and evaluate budgetary functions, staff scheduling, capital equipment planning and educational activities. Delegates tasks as needed to members of the team. Actively participates in coaching/mentoring staff in all aspects of job performance.
• Works with various service lines in a multidisciplinary manner to resolve concerns, develop programs, and deliver the best care possible to our patients and providers.
• Applies knowledge of CT principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and physics, patient positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards, complying with federal, state, societal and accreditation regulations.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree required; or
• Certificate in Radiologic Technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) required.

Experience

• 3-4+ years of CT experiencerequired;or
• Successful completion of a CT certificate or cross-training program preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography [ARRT(R)] and Computed Tomography [ARRT(CT)]required;or
• Registered by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Computed Tomography [NMTCB(CT)]required;or
• 10 years of CT scanning experience (applicable only to internal candidates employed prior to July 1, 2026)required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification requiredupon hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $39.25 - USD $68.55 /Hr.