PRN CT Tech Days/Nights Cypress Hospital

Memorial Hermann Health System•Cypress Hospital, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs Computed Tomography (CT) scans to create cross-sectional images of tissues and internal organs, to be used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The role involves preparing patients for scans, explaining procedures, administering contrast, positioning patients, selecting imaging techniques, and ensuring the technical quality of the scans. The technologist will also enter and monitor patient data, perform quality assurance on CT equipment, and may assist with accreditation applications. Additionally, the position requires identifying and reporting any accidents, complaints, or equipment malfunctions, taking emergency call, and potentially working weekends and floating to other locations. The role emphasizes safe patient care, adherence to hospital policies, and promoting professional growth. It also involves creating compassionate and personalized experiences for patients and colleagues, modeling the organization's service standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required.
Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required
Registered CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-CT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB(CT)) in computed tomography or One of the following along with documented training on the provision of diagnostic CT exams: Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R) or Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience as a Computed Tomography Technologist or two years of experience as a Radiological Technologist with CT education or experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs CT scans on patients: Prepares patients for CT scan, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the CT scan, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the scan.
Enters and monitors patient data.
Performs quality assurance on CT equipment.
May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.
Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.
Takes emergency call within the department.
May be required to work weekends and float to other locations as needed.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.