Radiology Technologist Clinic - Specialty Radiologists

CHRISTUS Health•Corpus Christi, TX

10d

About The Position

Operates radiologic equipment to create clinical diagnostic images as directed by physicians. Performs routine and sometimes more complex diagnostic procedures using computerized imaging equipment in more than one modality, and may function as a Medical Assistant as needed. The technologist must be flexible to work competently across assigned modalities and rotate among departments and clinics for coverage. The role involves coordinating and prioritizing procedures, interacting appropriately with patients and care providers, and adapting patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to meet each patient’s individual needs. The technologist ensures exam rooms are clean and stocked, follows infection-control and safety standards, programs systems to complete exams and store scan data correctly in PACS, and enters correctly coded charges in the billing system. The position requires protection of patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, regulatory standards, and CHRISTUS Health core values. Effective verbal and written communication and excellent customer service are required.

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; the applicable credential depends on location: Texas MRT by TMB; Louisiana LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE; New Mexico RRT by MIRTP NMED; Arkansas RTL by the Arkansas Department of Health.
BLS certification.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a radiologic technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and more complex diagnostic procedures using computerized imaging equipment in multiple modalities.
Work competently within assigned modalities and rotate among departments and clinics as needed for coverage.
Coordinate and prioritize procedures during the workday to support patient care and continuity.
Interact appropriately with patients and care providers.
Program the computer after procedures to complete exams and ensure scan data is correctly stored in PACS.
Keep exam rooms neat, clean, and adequately stocked, and ensure compliance with infection-control standards.
Ensure charges are correctly coded and entered in the billing system.
Protect patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements for preventing or detecting unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information.
Maintain CHRISTUS Physician Group policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to each patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Comply with policies, procedures, and standards established by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
Demonstrate adherence to CHRISTUS Health core values and applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.