Computed Tomography Technologist I or II - CT Scan (Sat-Mon 7p-7a)

UTMB Health • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

This open-pooled position may be filled at the CT Technologist I or II level based on the applicant’s education and experience. CT Technologists are members of the direct patient care team and perform diagnostic CT procedures, provide direct assistance to physicians, and deliver patient care while following CT exam standards and applicable safety and radiation-dose guidelines.

At the CT Technologist I level, the role independently performs routine diagnostic CT procedures, including common and special exams of moderate complexity. No experience is required. Applicants must have an associate of applied science degree or graduate from an accredited radiography program; graduates of an accredited radiography program before 2015 are exempt from the associate-degree requirement. Graduation from an accredited CT program, including the UTMB cross-training program, is required.

At the CT Technologist II level, the role performs moderate-to-complex diagnostic CT procedures, including common and special exams of high difficulty. The technologist is fully competent in CT exams, works independently using sound judgment and above-average clinical skills, and mentors and trains CT Technologist I staff and students. Applicants must be proficient in CT, CTA, CT perfusion, CT cardiac, and CT interventional procedures and have at least three years of experience. An associate of applied science degree or graduation from an accredited radiology program is required, with the same pre-2015 exemption from the associate-degree requirement, as is graduation from an accredited CT program, including the UTMB cross-training program.

The work schedule is weekend nights, Saturday through Monday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

• Associate of applied science degree or graduation from an accredited radiography/radiology program; graduates of an accredited program before 2015 are exempt from the associate-degree requirement.
• Graduate of an accredited computed tomography program, including the UTMB cross-training program.
• For CT Technologist II: proficiency in CT, CTA, CT perfusion, CT cardiac, and CT interventional procedures.
• For CT Technologist II: at least 3 years of experience.
• ARRT (R) registration.
• ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) certification; CT Technologist I applicants may be eligible for ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) certification and obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• Texas Medical Board certification (MRT).
• American Heart Association BLS.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform routine diagnostic CT procedures, including common and special exams of moderate complexity at the CT Technologist I level.
• Perform moderate-to-complex diagnostic CT procedures, including common and special exams of high difficulty, at the CT Technologist II level.
• Provide direct assistance to physicians with diagnostic and special CT procedures.
• Deliver patient care and follow CT exam standards and applicable guidelines to support patient safety and customer service.
• Follow radiation dose standards and guidelines established by governing agencies.
• Mentor and train CT Technologist I staff and students at the CT Technologist II level.

What This Job Offers

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