Job Title: CT Technologist
Location: Houston, TX
Job Type: Contract
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | Friday–Sunday | 36 Hours per Week
Friday: 12:00 PM–12:00 AM
Saturday: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
Sunday: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate: $60.00–$70.00/hr (Depending on Years of Experience)
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging in an acute care hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have experience with routine, emergency, and stroke-related CT examinations and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Required Qualifications
Active American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential in Computed Tomography (CT).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Valid Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) General Certificate issued by the Texas Medical Board.
Experience performing CT scans in an acute care or hospital setting.
Ability to perform routine, emergency, and stroke-related CT examinations efficiently and accurately.
Strong knowledge of CT imaging procedures, patient positioning, and imaging safety protocols.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience operating both Canon and Siemens CT scanners.
Experience handling high-volume CT imaging and emergency imaging procedures.
Experience supporting stroke evaluations in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
Perform CT scans to produce cross-sectional images of tissues and internal organs for diagnostic and treatment purposes.
Perform high volumes of routine, emergency, and stroke-related CT examinations efficiently and accurately.
Operate CT imaging equipment according to established imaging protocols and safety procedures.
Ensure patient safety, comfort, and proper positioning throughout imaging procedures.
Review imaging requests and prepare patients for examinations according to clinical requirements.
Collaborate with physicians, radiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support timely patient care.
Maintain accurate imaging documentation and patient records.
Follow radiation safety protocols and applicable regulatory requirements.
Maintain attention to detail while working in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Work independently while ensuring high-quality imaging and efficient workflow.
Follow facility policies, procedures, and applicable clinical standards.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.