Radiology Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic

CHRISTUS Health•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports other imaging technologists as needed, and helps facilitate smooth, efficient patient flow. The technologist may work other shifts or at other campuses as needed or required. Responsibilities include troubleshooting basic maintenance, participating in quality assurance, and resolving issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. The role requires ongoing education about safety and technical advances within the technologist’s scope of licensure, along with maintaining imaging competencies established by management. Behavior and communication must align with the organization’s mission, values, and culture. The technologist follows organizational competencies and core values, complies with administrative and departmental policies, and maintains appropriate professionalism, attendance, confidentiality, and reliability. The role involves collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to support staff development, employee engagement, and an optimal work environment, as well as assisting radiologists and referring physicians. Patient care and examination methods are adapted to patients’ individual needs. The technologist ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and standards, performs procedures within documented competencies, stores completed exams correctly in PACS, follows PACS downtime procedures, and reports and follows up on equipment malfunctions. Other duties may be assigned. This is a per diem, as-needed position. The work schedule is PRN.

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.
If holding TMRT, obtain permanent MRT within the specified timeframe: Texas—one year; Louisiana—90 days; New Mexico—one year; Arkansas—180 days.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and advanced imaging procedures and support other imaging technologists as needed.
Help facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow by performing examinations and procedures within documented competencies.
Work other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
Troubleshoot basic maintenance and issues related to image processing and the image archiving system; participate in quality assurance.
Maintain imaging competencies and participate in ongoing education about safety and technical advances within the scope of licensure.
Follow organizational competencies, core values, policies, standards of care, and confidentiality requirements.
Collaborate with management, coworkers, and physicians to promote staff development, employee engagement, and an optimal work environment.
Provide meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
Adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate each patient’s individual needs.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.