CT Technologist - Specialist

Texas Children's Medical Center • 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. The specialist also provides training, education, and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing staff, residents, fellows, and others.

The position performs routine, STAT, urgent, on-call, and intraoperative CT cases independently; provides information about procedures to patients and families; follows scanning protocols; and applies patient safety and radiation-safety practices. It also supports continuous exam flow by maintaining supplies and inventory.

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 and maintain inventory according to posted par levels; update supply lists when items are needed.
• Provide clear, 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 performing venipuncture, administering prescribed medications, and using pre-exposure radiopaque markers for anatomical and procedural references.
• Document radiation exposure parameters, medications, shielding-device use, and radiation-safety practices as required.
• Apply patient-safety principles throughout CT procedures, including assisting with and transporting patients.
• Provide training, education, and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing staff, residents, fellows, staff, and others.
• Perform quality control and quality improvement responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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