CT Tech

Ascension • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

The CT Tech works in the Imaging department at Ascension Saint Agnes Imaging Columbia in Columbia, Maryland. The role captures diagnostic images by preparing and positioning patients and selecting appropriate anatomic and technical parameters. The technologist follows radiation safety protocols, administers contrast media and medications within state and federal regulations, monitors patients during procedures, and reports abnormal activity to the care team. The role also evaluates imaging protocols and recommends refinements to improve workflows and diagnostic clarity.

The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is full-time and offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Ascension describes benefits including health coverage, retirement resources, paid time off and holidays, tuition support and professional development, well-being resources, and family support.

Requirements

• Obtain a BLS Provider credential within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross credentials are accepted.
• Hold a Radiologic Technologist credential from the Maryland Board of Physicians before hire or job transfer.
• Meet one of the listed credential pathways: hold NMTCB Nuclear Medical Tech certification with NMTCB(CT) or ARRT(CT) specialty certification; hold ARRT Computed Tomography certification; or hold ARRT Radiography certification, with Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy specialty also accepted.
• Meet the education and experience requirement through a high school diploma equivalency and 2 years of cumulative experience, an associate or technical degree, or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients accurately and select anatomic and technical parameters to capture high-quality diagnostic images.
• Follow radiation safety protocols and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor patients throughout procedures, recognize changes, and promptly report abnormal activity to the care team.
• Evaluate procedure protocols and recommend refinements to improve workflows and diagnostic clarity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, tuition reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.
• $7,500 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED