About the position
At Houston Methodist, the CT Technologist II position is responsible for completing a variety of routine to complex diagnostic CT procedures to include common and special CT exams of high difficulty. This position is a member of the direct patient care team and is fully competent in all aspects of computed tomography (CT) scanning. This CT Technologist II position serves as a mentor to CT Technologist I and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others. This position works independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. The CT Technologist II position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special CT procedures. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
- Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
- Guides and mentors CT Technologist I and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities.
- Facilitates open, professional communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example.
- Performs diagnostic radiology procedures to include common and special CT exams.
- Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience.
- Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special CT procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
- Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills.
- Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.
- Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations.
- Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use.
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
- Actively participates in special projects, department initiatives or shared governance activities.
Requirements
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
- Three years of experience as a CT Technologist.
- ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) OR ARRT-THR - Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy (ARRT) OR CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) AND ARRT-CT - Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography (ARRT) AND CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure OR CMRT-Temp - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - Temporary State Licensure AND BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA).
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job.
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers.
- Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging diagnostic procedures.
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills.
