CT Technologist II

About The Job

Bring your skills to a team that cares for the whole person. This is a PRN position. As part of MedStar Health, the largest healthcare system in the Maryland-Washington, D.C., region, you will grow your career within a respected, mission-driven organization known for innovation, education, and patient-centered care. As a CT Technologist II at MedStar Harbor Hospital, you will help deliver safe, high-quality imaging care in an environment built on teamwork, professionalism, and compassion.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Executes basic clinical competency in CT across all locations and patient populations.
• Selects appropriate technical factors based on individual patient needs and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
• Adheres to Image Wisely and Image Gently principles to support radiation dose reduction.
• Performs IV access and administers contrast according to facility policy.
• Assists with invasive procedures performed under CT guidance.
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and workflow optimization efforts to enhance patient experience, quality, safety, operational efficiency, and overall patient care.
• Actively contributes to student and employee training, onboarding, and educational activities.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and prepared work environment, including cleaning and preparing patient rooms.
• Maintains adequate supplies and inventory within the assigned area.
• Prepares contrast administration and invasive procedure areas using aseptic technique and sterile processes in accordance with established protocols.
• Transports patients to the CT scanner and prepares the examination room.
• Verifies orders, patient preparation, and the reason for the exam to ensure appropriate scanning protocols are utilized.
• Communicates effectively with patients by obtaining medical history, answering questions, and explaining procedures to promote patient understanding, comfort, and cooperation.
• Processes examinations for interpretation.
• Ensures the proper maintenance and operation of equipment by performing quality control procedures and promptly reporting equipment or environmental concerns.
• Provides patient education and support, including preparing patients for procedures and addressing their physical and emotional needs.
• Escalates concerns through appropriate channels as needed.
• Prioritizes patient flow and coordinates care through consistent and effective communication with patients, care teams, and families.
• Documents patient care activities in applicable electronic health record systems and distributes final images to the PACS system in a timely manner for interpretation.
• Consistently acts and communicates professionally, embodying the organization's SPIRIT values and fostering a respectful, supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
• Adheres to ARRT Standards of Ethics.
• Applies knowledge of CT principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety, physics, patient positioning, and patient care techniques.
• Complies with Joint Commission, state, federal, organizational, and departmental regulatory requirements and standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree required; or Certificate in Radiologic Technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the USDE, CHEA, or METC required.
• Experience: Less than 1 year to 6 months of CT experience required; or Successful completion of a CT certificate or cross-training program preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography [ARRT(R)] and Computed Tomography [ARRT(CT)] required; or Registered by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Computed Tomography [NMTCB(CT)] required; or 10 years of CT scanning experience (applicable only to internal candidates employed prior to July 1, 2026) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required upon hire.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $35.68 - USD $58.84 /Hr.