**Overview** Operates diagnostic equipment and Performs a variety of technical diagnostic imaging procedures related to CT. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment, and documentation of findings, with the direction of the imaging supervisor/manager. Assists patients with basic patient care needs. CHI St. Joseph Health – College Station/Bryan TX Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in Bryan College Station Brenham Hearne Navasota Caldwell Madisonville and Bellville. With the area’s only Level II Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley; CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 20 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care a freestanding Emergency Room Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services. **Responsibilities** + Performs CT exams on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director. + Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards + Problem‐solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative or CES regarding equipment problems + Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed during/ after each procedure, and that special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards. + Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained + Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure + Actively Participates with patient testing, performing routine, non‐routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests + Reviews the physician orders to verify the type of diagnostic test requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent + Communicates with Radiologist to obtain proper exam protocol/test design. + Provides specific diagnostic test information to the patient ensuring that the patient is aware of the diagnostic test involvement. + Performs Point of Care testing for lab tests according to hospital guidelines. + Effectively starts IVs following hospital guidelines. + Completes the diagnostic examination and all image post processing. + Demonstrates competency in PACS process and Performs daily QA process + Completes image processing, including supporting documentation of logs, demographic and diagnostic information required for departmental, hospital and patient record documentation. + Responsible for monitoring and recording radiation dose levels. + Notifies Radiologist with any diagnostic findings, which warrant communication. **Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience** + Education: High School Dioloma/GED required **Required Licensure and Certifications** + Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R) upon hire or transfer + Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (CT) within 9 months of hire or transfer + Certified by the state of Texas ‐ MRAD upon hire or transfer + BLS-CPR, 14 day grace period **Preferred Education and Experience** + Education: Associates Degree preferred. + Experience: One (1) year of experience as a radiographer or one (1) year of radiography clinical rotation experience in a healthcare setting preferred. **Pay Range** $26.38 - $38.26 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.