Radiology Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic

CHRISTUS Health•Longview, TX

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports other imaging technologists, and helps facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist may work other shifts or at other campuses as needed. The role includes basic equipment troubleshooting, participation in quality assurance, and resolving issues related to image processing and image archiving. The technologist is expected to participate in ongoing education and keep current with safety and technical advances within their licensure scope, while maintaining imaging competencies established by management. The technologist works in accordance with CHRISTUS Health’s mission, values, culture, policies, and applicable regulatory standards. They adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to each patient’s developmental, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and physical needs. They assist radiologists and referring physicians, support staff growth and engagement, and protect patient confidentiality. Completed examinations must be scanned and stored correctly in PACS; the technologist follows PACS downtime procedures as a superuser and escalates issues when necessary. Equipment malfunctions are reported and followed up with the appropriate leadership or biomedical personnel.

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.
TMRT is accepted with permanent MRT obtained 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

Meet the expectations of the 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 promote 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 only access or disclose confidential information as necessary for assigned duties.
Adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate each patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
Perform examinations and procedures as needed to support patient throughput within the scope of applicable licenses, certifications, and documented competencies.
Work other shifts or 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 and ongoing education related to safety and technical advances within the scope of licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned.