CT Technologist

St. Josephs Medical Center•Houston, TX

78d•Onsite

About The Position

Promotes quality patient care through the performance of routine and invasive imaging procedures utilizing appropriate technique, established protocols, physician direction and age specific guidelines. Maintains thorough knowledge of PACS, equipment, supplies, radiation safety and quality assurance guidelines and applies such knowledge in day-to-day performance of duties.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved/accredited School of Radiologic Technology required.
Required certification in two of the following modalities beyond radiology: ARRT(R)(T)(M)(MR)(N)(CT), ARMRIT certification, NMTCB.
Texas Medical Board Medical Radiologic Technologist.
Technical, clerical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care/area.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
Other certification requirements as defined by the certification policy.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for procedure by noting appropriate medical history, carefully screening patients for contrast reactions, noting the correct physician order, and maintaining rigid adherence to department safety standards.
Performs daily calibrations of equipment, cleans scanning area before and after each patient and at shift breaks, adheres to infection control practices pre and post patient care, stocks supplies and routinely exams stock to make sure no expired items are in the department.
Provides Radiologist/Physician with assistance during complex, invasive, and therapeutic procedures, including room and supply preparation.
Able to adjust to high volume situations and critical needs without sacrificing accuracy/quality.
Follows policy and procedures when imaging patients.
Completes order entry and exam data entry in a timely manner that allows for images to be viewed and reported on by radiologists.
Consistently follows patient care, and facility guidelines and procedures in performance.
Collaborates with inter and interprofessional colleagues to ensure quality outcomes.
Uses professional judgment and critical thinking to prepare, prioritize, and execute the patient's plan of care consistently with patient assessment data, physicians' treatment plans, and professional standards of care.
Implement measures to prevent exposure to infectious pathogens and communicable conditions.
Identifies risks and hazards to patients through various risk assessments, with actions taken to mitigate patient harm.