CT Technologist II

About the Role

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. The CT Technologist II position is responsible for completing a variety of routine to complex diagnostic CT procedures, including common and special CT exams of high difficulty. This role is a member of the direct patient care team and is fully competent in all aspects of computed tomography (CT) scanning. The CT Technologist II serves as a mentor to CT Technologist I and students, utilizing skills and knowledge to train and educate others. This position works independently, exercising sound judgment and executing above-average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. The CT Technologist II provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special CT procedures, delivers exceptional patient care, and adheres to radiation safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

Schedule

7 days on, 7 days off: Thursday to Saturday, 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, and Sunday to Wednesday, 8:30 pm to 7:00 am.

Responsibilities

People

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another 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 build confidence in skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability toward department goals for retention and employee engagement.
• Facilitates open, professional communication (verbal, nonverbal, written) to achieve mutual understanding, modeling by example.
• Ensures communication to promote work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional, providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.

Service

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

Quality/Safety

• Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to protect patients, staff, and the 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 the appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (e.g., 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

• 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.

Growth/Innovation

• 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 ongoing 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a CT Technologist.

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 regarding 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 workflow and actively participating in problem-solving.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association.
• Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT) – State Licensure – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (PSV).
• Must have one of the following:
  • ARRT-R – Radiologic Technologist – Radiographer (ARRT).
  • CNMT – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB).
  • ARRT-THR – Radiologic Technologist – Radiation Therapy (ARRT).
  • ARRT-CT – Radiologic Technologist – Computed Tomography (ARRT).

Supplemental Requirements

• On-call: Employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events).
• Travel: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area and occasionally outside the Houston Metropolitan area.
• Work Attire:
  • Uniform: No.
  • Scrubs: Yes.
  • Business professional: No.
  • Other (department approved): Yes.