Computed Tomography Technologist - Imaging CAT Scan

CHRISTUS Health•Alamogordo, NM

About The Position

The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist performs a variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports other imaging technologists as needed, and helps maintain smooth and efficient patient flow. The role requires flexibility to work other shifts and 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 requires ongoing education and attention to safety and technical advances within the technologist’s scope of licensure, as well as maintaining imaging competencies established by management. Behavior and communication must align with the organization’s mission, values, and culture. The CT Technologist follows applicable organizational competencies, CHRISTUS Health core values, administrative and departmental policies, and relevant standards of care. The technologist protects patient confidentiality, adapts care to each patient’s needs, supports physician satisfaction, and collaborates with management, coworkers, and physicians to promote staff development and an optimal work environment. The role includes ensuring completed exams are correctly scanned and stored in PACS, following PACS downtime procedures as a Superuser, escalating issues when needed, and reporting and following up on equipment malfunctions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or an accepted and approved equivalent.
Basic computer experience.
One primary modality certification: 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 is 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 certification required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Meet 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 when necessary to perform assigned duties.
Adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Ensure compliance 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 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 ongoing education, safety, quality assurance, and technical advances within the scope of licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned.