Advanced CT Imaging Specialist - PRN (Hiring Immediately)

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.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
• Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example.

Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional, providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs diagnostic radiology procedures to include common and special CT exams. CT exams use x-ray images and computer processing to generate pictures of tissue densities through the patients body.
• Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience.

This includes : positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.

• 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, terminology and language.

QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to protect patients, staff and general public, and follows radiation safety standards Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures.

Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.

Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.

Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes, as appropriate.

Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use.

Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.

Assists with implementation and education of department based safety initiatives and standards of practice.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Actively participates in special projects, department initiatives or shared governance activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development.

Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.

Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (CT Technologist I) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will

also perform other reasonably related businessjob duties as assigned. Houston

Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the

need arises.

EDUCATION

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Three years of experience as a CT Technologist

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• 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)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations;

demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills

• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.

DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* Yes

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile :

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017 as the eighth

hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This 267-bed, 725,000-square-foot,

full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our

flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital

campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway

• 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center;
• Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology;
• orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services;

an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician

practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing

Tower a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on

medical-surgical and women’s services, and provided nine operating rooms. The

project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency

department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic

and interventional center.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women,

minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston

Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination

against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with

Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a

protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal

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