CT Tech Pearland Hospital (varied schedule)
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Pearland
Posted on: August 4, 2022
Job Description:
At Memorial Hermann, we're about creating exceptional
experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to
provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that
develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on
patient care.Every employee, at every level, begins their journey
at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization
and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our
employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of
it.Job SummaryThis position performs Computed Tomography (CT) scans
to create cross-sectional images of tissues and internal organs, to
be used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
The senior technologist serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource
to staff. Also assists management with supervisory
responsibilities.Job DescriptionMinimum QualificationsEducation:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic
TechnologyLicenses/Certifications:
- Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support
- Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board
(MRT), required
- Registered CT Technologist by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-CT)Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Four (4) years of prior experience as an CT Technologist
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with
others in order to perform job functions
- Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by
integrating our culture in all internal and external customer
interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health"
through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration,
compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial
Hermann.Principal Accountabilities
- Performs CT scans on patients: Prepares patients for CT scan,
explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions
patients for the CT scan, selects appropriate imaging techniques,
and ensures technical quality of the scan.
- Helps maintain appropriate patient flow and ensures delivery of
quality services in the imaging department.
- Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Acts as a resource and
mentor to staff and less experienced technologists. Introduces and
demonstrates new techniques to the other technologists.
- Reviews incomplete exam list and unsigned report status
routinely.
- Functions as a liaison between physicians, technologists and
department support staff.
- Enters and monitors patient data and health history as its
pertinent to the exam being performed.
- Performs quality assurance on CT equipment. Recommends
equipment modifications. Identifies and helps to resolve equipment
malfunctions. Completes initial and renewal application for ACR and
any other accreditation.
- Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control
procedures for the department.
- Helps schedule technologists to ensure appropriate staffing for
expected patient volume.
- Intervenes with patients to help resolve complaints and
issues.
- Responsible for supply management.
- Takes emergency call within the department.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to
all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within
budgetary specifications including time management, supply
management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by
meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills
competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the
success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and
resource to less experienced staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Memorial Hermann Health System, Pearland , CT Tech Pearland Hospital (varied schedule), Healthcare , Pearland, Texas
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