CT Tech

Baylor Scott & White Health•Waco, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist performs computed tomography procedures requested by a physician or licensed provider to help diagnose disease and injury. The role is supervised by a Radiologist and follows established protocols. The technologist performs procedures for patients across age groups, from newborns through geriatrics, while maintaining safety, quality, timely service, and accurate imaging records. This is a full-time position at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest in Waco, Texas, in the Radiology department. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is no call requirement; some holidays are required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program.
Less than one year of experience.
BLS certification, or obtain BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Computed Tomography (CT).
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography (R) or Nuclear Medicine (N), or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).
Licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).
Ability to perform CT procedures according to protocol and explain procedures to patients.
Ability to work autonomously without routine oversight and provide care across the stated age groups.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality CT procedures according to exam protocols and established standards in a timely manner.
Monitor radiation dose reference levels and take appropriate action if an estimated dose exceeds a set level, including patient follow-up when indicated.
Use iSTAT point-of-care testing appropriately to obtain creatinine levels.
Communicate with patients using AIDET, verify the correct exam and patient, explain procedures, establish rapport, and assess patients’ ability to tolerate exams.
Prepare patients and the procedure area; position patients, adjust immobilization devices, position equipment, and set exposure factors.
Follow safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies and protocols, including sterile techniques for invasive procedures and hand hygiene.
Maintain equipment and work areas to quality and cleanliness standards, collaborating with engineers and physicists to support optimal equipment operation.
Report issues to management or the appropriate department, assist with supply inventory, and screen people entering according to approved procedures.
Obtain, verify, and maintain required documentation, including requisitions or charts, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures.
Maintain medical imaging records in the appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for timely interpretation.
Provide prompt, accurate, cost-efficient, courteous service; limit wait times and review patient satisfaction scores and develop action plans when needed.
Remain calm and helpful under stress, take reasonable steps to resolve issues, and administer first aid and use the emergency cart effectively.
Maintain current knowledge and skills for providing appropriate care to newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
Serve as a preceptor by training new team members and supporting training on new services and initiatives.