PRN CT Tech The Woodlands

Memorial Hermann Health System • The Woodlands, TX

11d

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs computed tomography (CT) scans to create cross-sectional images of tissues and internal organs for physicians to use in diagnosing and treating patients. The role includes preparing patients, explaining procedures, administering contrast when needed, positioning patients, selecting imaging techniques, and ensuring scan quality. The position may also require X-rays for emergency care at a freestanding emergency center in The Woodlands.

This PRN position requires availability for days, evenings, nights, weekdays, and weekends. Staff are required to work one holiday per year. The description states there are no call requirements, although the principal accountabilities also state that the technologist takes emergency call within the department. Weekend work and floating to other locations may be required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support.
• Current or temporary Texas Medical Board license (MRT).
• Must hold one of the listed CT credentials: Registered CT Technologist through ARRT (ARRT-CT) or NMTCB(CT) certification in Computed Tomography; or one of the listed radiology or nuclear medicine credentials together with documented training in diagnostic CT exams.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others to perform job functions.
• Availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekdays, and weekends.
• PRN staff are required to work one holiday per year.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform CT scans, prepare patients, explain procedures, administer contrast when necessary, position patients, select appropriate imaging techniques, and ensure technical quality of scans.
• Enter and monitor patient data.
• Perform quality assurance on CT equipment and may assist with initial and renewal applications for ACR and other accreditation.
• Identify and report accidents, complaints, and equipment malfunctions to department management.
• Take emergency call within the department; work weekends and float to other locations as needed.
• Provide safe care to patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to organizational policies, procedures, and standards for time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
• Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, support department goals, and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree