Computed Tomography Technologist - Imaging CAT Scan

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana seeks a CT Technologist to perform routine and advanced imaging, support fellow technologists, and facilitate smooth patient flow. The role may involve other shifts or campuses, with QA participation and PACS handling to ensure proper image archiving.

The ideal candidate has radiology training and CT certification within one year of hire, plus BLS. The position emphasizes patient confidentiality and adherence to core values of CHRISTUS Health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology.
• CT certification within 1 year of hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS Health competencies.
• Maintains policy and confidentiality; professional behavior.
• Promotes staff growth and engagement with team and physicians.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored in PACS; supports radiologists and referring physicians.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and reports to supervisors.
• Performs exams to aid patient throughput within licensure scope.

Skills

CT imaging

PACS

QA participation

Education

Radiology Tech degree

ARRT certification

Tools

PACS

Job description

Description

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 organization's 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 elevate 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.

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• 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

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed