CT Technologist - $32-51 per hour

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a CT Technologist for a job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CT Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position responsible for fulfilling a leadership role and a clinical expert role in the delivery and management of comprehensive patient care within the Imaging Services departments of the hospital, utilizing research and evidence-based practice as necessary. Position is responsible for providing expert care to patients from multiple services/specialties, and for complex diagnosis.
Description:
Senior imaging technologist with knowledge of interdepartmental and inter-hospital policies, procedures and departmental guidelines, and demonstrates excellence while carrying out these policies. The Lead Technologist monitors and maintains responsibility for department's high quality patient care by matching patient needs with departmental resources. The Lead Technologist possesses the experience, knowledge, abilities and willingness to act as a clinical resource person. In addition, they provide operations coordination and professional leadership while ensuring all quality standards are met.

For Hospital only: The Lead Technologist exhibits strong leadership skills, including the willingness and ability to hold department staff accountable for customer service relations, risk reduction and process improvement initiatives on a 24 hour basis, and ensuring all quality standards are met.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required.

• Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required; and

• Registered CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-CT) or

• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB(CT)) in computed tomography or

​​One of the following along with documented training on the provision of diagnostic CT exams:

• Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R) or

• Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) or

• Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Computed Tomography Technologist or two years of experience as a Radiological Technologist with CT education or experience, preferred.

• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs CT scans on patients: Prepares patients for CT scan, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the CT scan, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the scan. 

• Enters and monitors patient data.

• Performs quality assurance on CT equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.

• May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.

• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.

• Takes emergency call within the department. May be required to work weekends and float to other locations as needed.

• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.

Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID #100172268. Posted job title: ct tech nights matrix tmc

About Memorial Hermann Health System

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• 403b retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• School loan reimbursement

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