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CT Technologist Registered

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Conroe, TX, United States

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: CT Technologist Registered 

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direction of the Radiology Supervisor, Lead Technologist, Director of Medical Imaging, and Staff Radiologists, the CT Technologist is responsible to safely and proficiently perform computerized tomography imaging procedures and related patient care according to, government regulations, physician orders, policies and procedures of the Medical Imaging Department, and policies and procedures of the hospital.

What you will do in this role:

  • Understands and follows established radiation safety rules. Always uses appropriate radiation safety devices to protect self, others, and the patient.
  • Explains CT procedures to gain patient confidence and cooperation. Keeps patient informed of progress during the procedure. Remains at the control station during the scan keeping the patient under constant observation.
  • Consistently produces diagnostic quality scans without assistance or supervision. Uses good judgment in seeking assistance or supervision when it is needed.
  • Consistently uses correct scanning protocols. Shows ability to adapt imaging routines to special imaging situations. Has a good working knowledge of cross-section anatomy.
  • Understand tube heat precautions and considers slice and technique load on tube.
  • Consistently positions patients correctly and safely on imaging table.
  • Uses appropriate patient immobilization devices to prevent motion and repeat slices.
  • Takes necessary repeat slices without waiting to be told that they are necessary and without attempting to slip by poor films.
  • Takes appropriate precautions to prevent patient falls or injury. Insures that unstable patients are not left alone on imaging tables.
  • Properly sets up patient, supplies, and equipment before summoning radiologist to begin a biopsy or guidance procedure. Assists radiologists as needed during procedures. Is able to anticipate the radiologist’s needs and have previous films, supplies, and equipment ready for immediate use.
  • Has good working knowledge laser printer and film processor.
  • Can perform all types of scans independently with quality results.

What qualifications you will need:
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support required
  • (ARRT-R) Radiography required
  • (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer in the state of Texas required
  • Associate Degree required
  • Experience preferred, licensed new grads will be considered

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, superior healthcare meets the comfort and convenience of a comprehensive hospital, close to home, in Conroe, Texas. We have been providing high-quality healthcare to the Montgomery County region for more than 80 years. During that time we have grown to become a full-service 330+ bed medical center and a tertiary referral center – all while remaining true to our mission of providing care, above all else. As a regional, tertiary referral center, other hospitals rely on us when higher levels of acute care are necessary. HCA Houston Conroe was the first hospital in Montgomery County to achieve the designation of a Level II Trauma Center. We are also a Certified Primary Stroke Center, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and a designated Level III Neonatal ICU in order to treat for the most vulnerable patients of all ages. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our CT Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.