Computed Tomography Technologist - Imaging Cat Scan - Full Time

Description Summary:
The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and will help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The CT Technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The CT Technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The CT Technologist will adhere to and maintain expected imaging competencies as management outlines. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values, and culture.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager's license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
Experience
1 year of CT experience in a Hospital or Clinical setting preferred
Basic computer experience required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
One of the following primary modality certifications is required

Radiography (R) by ARRT
Nuclear Medicine Technology by ARRT or NMTCB

Computed Tomography (CT) by ARRT or NMTCB is required within 1 year of hire (CT required upon hire in the state of New Mexico)
State Licensure required

Texas: MRT by TMB
Louisiana: LRT (R), (N), or (F) by LSRTBE
New Mexico: CT or FUS by MIRTP NMED

BLS required
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time