CT Technologist | X Ray

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Granbury, TX

About The Position

The CT Technologist I operates CT equipment and processing systems to produce high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and compliance with established protocols. The role includes preparing and positioning patients, verifying their identity and physician orders, screening for contraindications, and explaining procedures and instructions to patients. The technologist performs point-of-care creatinine testing and calculates GFR when required for contrast studies, administers contrast media as ordered, and monitors patients for adverse reactions. The role also includes assisting with interventional CT procedures, reviewing images for technical accuracy, documenting clinical history, and collaborating with radiologists and other healthcare team members to support timely, accurate, patient-centered care. Additional duties include maintaining and checking CT equipment, reporting malfunctions, responding to emergencies, keeping the work area clean and stocked, following infection-control, radiation-safety, and PPE requirements, maintaining regular and reliable attendance, and complying with policies and standards.

Requirements

1–2 years of clinical experience acquired through an accredited radiologic sciences program.
Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state.
CT (Computed Tomography) certification or eligibility to obtain it within six months of hire.
BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 90 days of hire.
Proficiency in operating CT equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
Ability to ensure patient safety and comfort while adhering to established protocols.
Ability to prepare and position patients accurately, including use of safety lifts and/or additional personnel for patient transfers.
Competence in maintaining CT equipment and ensuring its proper functioning.
Ability to collaborate effectively with radiologists and healthcare team members.
Knowledge of aseptic, surgical, and radiologic techniques.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and deliver accurate results under minimal supervision.
Attention to detail and organizational skills for accurate documentation and image quality.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of experience as a CT Technologist in an acute care hospital setting.
(R) ARDMS or ARRT - Radiographer.

Responsibilities

Operate CT equipment and processing systems to produce high-quality diagnostic images in compliance with departmental protocols and standards.
Prepare and position patients for CT procedures using appropriate positioning and immobilization techniques.
Verify patient identity and physician orders, and screen patients for examination contraindications.
Perform point-of-care creatinine testing and calculate GFR when required for contrast studies; document results and follow contrast administration protocols.
Administer ordered contrast media, monitor patients for adverse reactions, and respond appropriately.
Explain procedures and provide instructions before and after exams, addressing patient questions and concerns.
Collaborate with radiologists and healthcare team members to provide accurate, timely, patient-centered care.
Assist with interventional CT procedures, including biopsies and drain placements, sterile-field setup, and patient support.
Review images for technical accuracy, present completed studies to the radiologist, and communicate findings to relevant healthcare team members as needed.
Document patient clinical history and correlate it with imaging studies.
Maintain CT equipment, perform regular quality-control checks, and promptly report malfunctions.
Respond to emergencies, including contrast reactions and urgent imaging needs, in accordance with facility protocols.
Keep the work area clean, organized, and stocked, and ensure CT equipment is ready for use.
Follow PPE, infection-control, radiation-safety, and other safety protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and comply with policies and standards.