Radiology Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic

CHRISTUS Health•Sulphur Springs, TX

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports other imaging technologists, and helps facilitate smooth, efficient patient flow. The technologist may work other shifts or at other campuses as needed. The role includes troubleshooting basic maintenance and image-processing issues, participating in quality assurance, and resolving issues related to image archiving. The technologist is expected to participate in ongoing education, safety activities, and technical advances within their scope of licensure, and to maintain imaging competencies set by management. Behavior and communication must align with the organization’s mission, values, and culture. The position requires adherence to CHRISTUS Health’s Core Values, applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies, and administrative and departmental policies. The technologist collaborates with management, coworkers, and physicians to support staff development, engagement, and an optimal work environment, while providing assistance to radiologists and referring physicians. Patient care must be adapted to each patient’s individual needs, and patient confidentiality and applicable regulatory, hospital, and departmental standards must be maintained. The technologist performs examinations and procedures within the scope of applicable licenses, certifications, and documented competencies; ensures completed exams are correctly scanned and stored in PACS; follows PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser; and escalates issues to the PACS administrator or designee as needed. Equipment malfunctions must be reported to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel, with appropriate follow-up. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or an accepted and approved equivalent.
Basic computer experience.
Radiography (R) certification by ARRT.
State licensure required: Texas MRT by TMB; Louisiana LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE; or New Mexico RRT by MIRTP NMED.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital experience preferred.
TMRT accepted with permanent MRT obtained within the specified timeframe: Texas—one year; Louisiana—90 days; New Mexico—one year; Arkansas—180 days.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and advanced imaging procedures.
Support other imaging technologists and help facilitate efficient patient flow.
Work other shifts or at other campuses as needed or required.
Troubleshoot basic maintenance and issues related to image processing and image archiving.
Participate in quality assurance and ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within the scope of licensure.
Maintain imaging competencies as outlined by management.
Meet expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies and demonstrate adherence to CHRISTUS Health Core Values.
Follow administrative and departmental policies regarding behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
Collaborate with management, coworkers, and physicians to promote staff growth, development, employee engagement, and an optimal work environment.
Provide meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
Protect patient confidentiality and disclose confidential information only when necessary to perform assigned duties.
Adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to patients’ individual physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Comply with applicable policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
Perform examinations and procedures as needed to support patient throughput within applicable licensure, certification, and competency scope.
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 as needed.
Troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel, and complete appropriate follow-up.
Perform other duties as assigned.