CT Technologist I - Days - Full-Time

At Houston Methodist the CT Technologist Iposition is responsible for a variety of routine diagnosticcomputed tomography (CT) procedures to include common and specialCT exams of moderate complexity with progression towards exams ofhigher complexity.

This position provides direct assistance tophysicians with all diagnostic and special CT procedures. The CTTechnologist I position delivers exceptional patient care andadheres to radiation standards and guidelines established bygoverning agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customerservice.

This position is a member of the direct patient careteam.

PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Promotes apositive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focusedwork unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimaldepartment results.

Collaborates with all members of the patientcare team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patientcare information and data in a comprehensivemanner.

• Uses peertopeeraccountability towards department goals for retention and employeeengagement.
• Communicateseffectively with others to facilitate providing the highest qualityservice during every customer and patientencounter.

SERVICEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performsdiagnostic radiology procedures to include common and special CTexams. CT exams use xray images and computer processing to generatepictures of tissue densities through the patientsbody.
• Proactively assessesidentifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustmentor intervention to optimize patient care image quality and patientexperience.

This includes : positioning physiology procedurepreparation and technical factors. Modifies technical factors toachieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications andlimitations associated with certain procedures.

• Provides directassistance to physicians during diagnostic or special proceduresincluding assisting with sterile technique.
• Provides accurateexplanations and instructions to patients and family members at anappropriate level utilizing verbal and nonverbal skills terminologyandlanguage.

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Followssafety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.Uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to protect patientsstaff and general public and follows radiation safety standards.

Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures regularlypractices aseptic techniques and ensures compliance with radiationsafety and infection control procedures.

Complies with job roledepartment and hospital safety standards practices andpolicies.

Reports nearmisses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patientsafety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.

Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvementactivities and contributes to meeting department and hospitaltargets for quality andsafety.

Performs dailyimaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imagingequipment is in safe working order prior to use.

Reports anymalfunctions to management and regularly practices preventivemaintenance procedures; calls for service ifneeded.

Utilizes criticalthinking skills to observe and proactively address patientreactions (i.e. contrast media and medications) or potentialoutcomes and obtains assistance asappropriate.

FINANCEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Providesaccurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enterscharges at the time service isdelivered.
• Uses resourcesefficiently; does not waste supplies. Selfmotivated toindependently manage time effectively and prioritize dailytasks.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates indepartment projects or shared governance activities. Assumesresponsibility for growth and development by participating ininservices programs and continuingeducation.
• Seeksopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continual development as aTechnologist.

This job descriptionis not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also performother reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

Graduateof education program approved by the credentialing body for therequired credential(s) indicated below in the CertificationsLicenses and Registrations section.

WORKEXPERIENCE

None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED

• CMRT CertifiedMedical Radiologic Technologist State Licensure OR
• CMRTTemp CertifiedMedical Radiologic Technologist Temporary State Licensure AND
• BLS Basic Life Support(AHA) AND
• If less than 1year CT experience : American Registry of Radiologic Technologist inRadiography (ARRT (R)) or Radiation Therapy (ARRT (T)) or NuclearMedicine (ARRT (N)) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification(CNMT)) and American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in CT(ARRT (CT)) within 6 months OR
• If 1 or more years CTexperience : American Registry of Radiologic Technologist inRadiography (ARRT (R)) or Radiation Therapy (ARRT (T)) or NuclearMedicine (ARRT (N)) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification(CNMT) and American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in CT (ARRT(CT)) by the end of the month following 12 months of hire

KNOWLEDGE SKILLSAND ABILITIES

• Demonstratesthe skills and competencies necessary to safely perform theassigned job determined through ongoing skills competencyassessments and performanceevaluations
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
• Possesses basiccomputer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to includeHospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software tomaintain patient and examdocuments
• Exhibits stronginterpersonal and team player skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers
• Adapts tomultiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision includingorganizing work flow and actively participating inproblemsolving

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• UniformNo
• Scrubs Yes
• Businessprofessional No
• Other (department approved)Yes

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*Yes

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaYes
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaYes

CompanyProfile :

Houston Methodist CypressHospital scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025 will beHouston Methodists ninth hospital and will incorporate the mostadvanced technology available from the day the doors open.

With 100beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in theheart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor the hospital will beequipped with technologically advanced innovations implementedduring COVID many of them designed to make patient communicationwith physicians staff and families the very best and most effectivein any health care facility.

Even though the hospital wont be fullyoperational until 2025 we have several services and specialtiesopening in 2024.

Houston Methodist is an equalopportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled personsand veterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.

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