Ct technologist

Position Summary

Promotes quality patient care through the performance of diagnostic and invasive CT scan procedures utilizes appropriate technique, established protocols, physician direction, and age specific guidelines. Maintains thorough knowledge of contrast agents, CT scanners, injector systems, supplies, radiation safety and quality assurance guidelines and applies such knowledge in day-to-day performance of duties. JOB DETAILS: PRN

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares patients for procedure by noting appropriate medical history, carefully screening patients for contrast reactions, noting the correct physician order, and maintaining rigid adherence to department safety standards. Performs daily calibrations of CT scanners, cleans scanning area before and after each patient and at shift breaks, adheres to infection control practices pre and post patient care, stocks supplies and routinely exams stock to make sure no expired items are in the department. Provides Radiologist/Physician with assistance during complex, invasive, and therapeutic procedures, including room and supply preparation. Able to adjust to high volume situations and critical needs without sacrificing accuracy/quality. Follows policy and procedures when performing CT scans. Completes order entry and exam data entry in a timely manner that allows for images to be viewed and reported on by radiologists. Consistently follows patient care, and facility guidelines and procedures in performance. Collaborates with inter and interprofessional colleagues to ensure quality outcomes. Uses professional judgment and critical thinking to prepare, prioritize, and execute the patient's plan of care consistently with patient assessment data, physicians' treatment plans, and professional standards of care. Implement measures to prevent exposure to infectious pathogens and communicable conditions. Identifies risks and hazards to patients through various risk assessments, with actions taken to mitigate patient harm. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Graduate from an approved/accredited School of Radiologic Technology required, ARRT (R) (CT) Required Licensed: Texas Medical Board Medical Radiologic Technologist Technical, clerical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care/area, Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required, Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, PREFERRED: Bi or Multilingual, Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING! Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most. Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care. Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.