CT Technologist - Specialist

Texas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The CT Technologist - Specialist performs routine and specialized CT procedures requested by a licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by radiologists. The role is responsible for patient care, documentation, quality control, and quality improvement, and provides training, education, and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing staff, residents, fellows, and others.

The technologist performs a range of CT cases, including routine, STAT, urgent, on-call, and intraoperative procedures. Responsibilities include explaining procedures to patients and families, producing high-quality diagnostic images, following protocols, documenting radiation safety practices, and applying patient safety principles throughout procedures, assistance, and transport.

Requirements

• Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program.
• CMRT certification from the Texas Medical Board.
• CT-NMTCB certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or CT-AART certification from the American Registry of Radiology Technologists.
• Three years of Radiology experience in any or all modalities.

Nice To Haves

• R-AART certification from the American Registry of Radiology Technologists.

Responsibilities

• Check the room daily for adequate stock, maintain inventory at posted par levels, and update supply lists when items are needed.
• Provide clear and detailed information about procedures to patients, families, and others.
• Independently perform routine, STAT, urgent, on-call, and intraoperative CT cases, accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology through diagnostic scanning.
• Perform high-quality imaging procedures, determine technical exposure factors, identify and remove artifact-producing objects, and use shielding devices to protect patients, self, and others.
• Follow procedure protocols, including venipuncture, administration of prescribed medications, and use of pre-exposure radiopaque markers for anatomical and procedural references.
• Document radiation exposure parameters, medications, use of shielding devices, and radiation safety practices as required.
• Apply patient safety principles during all aspects of CT procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Provide training, education, and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing staff, residents, fellows, and others.
• Support quality control and quality improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed