Computed Tomography Technologist I, League City Campus CT (PRN, up to 19 hrs/wk)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • League City, TX

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This open-pooled position is for a CT Technologist at UTMB Health’s League City Campus. Applicants’ education and experience will be considered, and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate.

The CT Technologist I works independently to perform routine diagnostic CT procedures, including common and special exams of moderate complexity, and provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic and special CT procedures. The role is part of the direct patient care team and delivers patient care while following CT exam and radiation-dose standards and governing-agency guidelines to support patient safety and customer service.

The CT Technologist II is an experienced technologist who independently performs moderate-to-complex diagnostic CT procedures, including common and special exams of high difficulty. The role is fully competent in CT exams, exercises sound judgment and above-average clinical skills during challenging procedures, and assists physicians with diagnostic and special CT procedures. The CT Technologist II also mentors and trains CT Technologist I staff and students and follows applicable CT exam standards and governing-agency guidelines.

The schedule is up to 19.99 hours per week, with no benefits. Overnight and evening availability is required; the schedule may include an on-call rotation and holidays.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science or graduation from an accredited radiography/radiology program; individuals who graduated from an accredited radiography program before 2015 are exempt from the associate-degree requirement.
• Graduation from an accredited computed tomography program, including the UTMB cross-training program.
• For CT Technologist I, no experience is required.
• For CT Technologist II, at least 3 years of experience is required.
• CT Technologist II applicants must be proficient in CT, CTA, CT perfusion, CT cardiac, and CT interventional procedures.
• ARRT (R) certification.
• ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) certification; CT Technologist I applicants may instead be eligible for ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) certification and must obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• Texas Medical Board certification (MRT).
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Must be available for overnight and evening work; the schedule may include on-call rotation and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic CT procedures, including common and special exams of moderate complexity (CT Technologist I).
• Perform moderate-to-complex diagnostic CT procedures, including common and special exams of high difficulty (CT Technologist II).
• Provide direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic and special CT procedures.
• Deliver patient care as a member of the direct patient care team.
• Follow CT exam standards, radiation-dose standards, and governing-agency guidelines to support patient safety and customer service.
• Mentor and train CT Technologist I staff and students (CT Technologist II).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree