CT Technologist

Houston Methodist

PRN CT Technologist performing diagnostic CT exams at Houston Methodist, a Houston-area health system. Providing patient care, physician assistance, radiation safety, and imaging equipment quality control.

Posted 8/5/2026part-timeThe Woodlands • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing diagnostic CT procedures and providing patient care while adhering to safety and infection control standards. Proficient in operating imaging equipment and effectively communicating with patients and healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ARRT-CT Radiologic Technologist—Computed TomographyBLS CertificationRadiation Safety CompliancePatient Care OptimizationHospital/Radiology Information Systems

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic CT ProceduresImage Quality OptimizationTechnical Factor AdjustmentQuality Control of Imaging EquipmentPatient PositioningProcedure DocumentationContrast Media MonitoringInfection Control TechniquesAseptic TechniquesEmergency Response

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration with Healthcare TeamsPatient InteractionOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Hospital Information SystemsRadiology Information SystemsOffice Software

Certifications & Qualifications

ARRT-R Radiologic Technologist—RadiographerARRT-N Radiologic Technologist—Nuclear Medicine TechnologyARRT-THR Radiologic Technologist—Radiation TherapyCNMT Certified Nuclear Medicine TechnologistBLS Certification

Industry Keywords

ALARAInfection ControlSterile TechniquePatient CareDiagnostic Imaging

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine, common, and special diagnostic CT procedures, progressing toward higher-complexity exams
Provide direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic and special CT procedures
Assess and respond to patient needs to optimize patient care, image quality, and patient experience
Position patients and adjust physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors
Modify technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognize procedure complications and limitations
Explain procedures and provide instructions to patients and family members
Follow radiation safety, ALARA, infection control, sterile, and aseptic techniques
Perform daily imaging equipment quality control and report malfunctions
Monitor and respond to patient reactions to contrast media or medications
Document patient procedures accurately and enter charges when services are delivered
Participate in department projects, shared governance, in-services, and continuing education
Communicate and collaborate with the patient care team and report pertinent patient care information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s)
No experience required
Must hold one of the required certifications: ARRT-R Radiologic Technologist—Radiographer, ARRT-N Radiologic Technologist—Nuclear Medicine Technology, ARRT-THR Radiologic Technologist—Radiation Therapy, or CNMT Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Must hold ARRT-CT Radiologic Technologist—Computed Tomography, with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists PSV within 6 months
Must hold BLS or Instructor certification from the American Heart Association
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English
Ability to safely perform assigned duties demonstrated through skills and competency assessments
Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate Hospital/Radiology Information Systems and Office software
Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize workflow, and participate in problem-solving
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers
Ability to follow radiation safety, infection control, sterile technique, and hospital safety standards
May be required to be on-call during emergencies
May require travel within and outside the Houston Metropolitan area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Scrubs permitted
Department-approved other work attire permitted
Continuing education and in-service programs
Opportunities for growth and development
Equal Opportunity Employer