Computed Tomography Technologist - Imaging CAT Scan

CHRISTUS Health•Texarkana, TX

About The Position

The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist performs routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports other imaging technologists as needed, and helps facilitate smooth, efficient patient flow. The role requires flexibility to work other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist troubleshoots basic maintenance issues, participates in quality assurance, and resolves issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. The position also involves ongoing education about safety and technical advances within the scope of licensure, maintaining imaging competencies as outlined by management, and aligning behavior and communication with the organization’s mission, values, and culture. The CT Technologist supports patient care and throughput, assists radiologists and referring physicians, maintains patient confidentiality, and adapts patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to meet each patient’s individual needs. The role requires compliance with applicable policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory requirements. The technologist ensures completed exams are correctly scanned and stored in PACS, follows PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser, escalates issues when needed, and reports and follows up on equipment malfunctions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or an accepted and approved equivalent.
Basic computer experience required.
One primary modality certification required: Radiography (R) by ARRT; Nuclear Medicine Technology by ARRT or NMTCB; or Computed Tomography (CT) by ARRT or NMTCB.
CT certification by ARRT or NMTCB required within one year of hire; CT certification is required upon hire in New Mexico.
State licensure required: Texas—MRT by TMB; Louisiana—LRT (R), (N), or (F) by LSRTBE; New Mexico—CT or FUS by MIRTP.
BLS required.

Nice To Haves

One year of CT experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet the expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Demonstrate adherence to CHRISTUS Health Core Values and administrative and departmental policies, including expectations for behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
Collaborate with management, coworkers, and physicians to support staff growth, development, employee engagement, and an optimal work environment.
Provide meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians to promote physician satisfaction.
Protect patient confidentiality and disclose confidential information only as necessary to perform assigned duties.
Adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Comply with applicable policies, procedures, standards of care, and requirements of state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
Perform examinations and procedures as needed to support patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s licenses, certifications, and documented competencies.
Work other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
Ensure completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
Follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate problems or issues to the PACS administrator or designee when needed.
Troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel, and complete appropriate follow-up.
Participate in quality assurance, ongoing education, and learning about safety and technical advances within the scope of licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned.