Computed Tomography Technologist - Imaging CAT Scan

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a CT Technologist to perform a range of routine and advanced imaging procedures across multiple CHRISTUS campuses in Texas. The role requires collaboration with radiologists, ensuring patient throughput, and adherence to imaging standards and PACS workflows.

Flexibility to work various shifts is expected, and ongoing education is encouraged to stay current with safety and technologic advances.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program.
• State license: MRT (TX) or CT certification within required time.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Meets CHRISTUS competencies and promotes professional behavior.
• Maintains policies, confidentiality, and reliability.
• Assists radiologists and referring physicians to optimize throughput.
• Ensures exams are stored correctly in PACS and follows downtime procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and reports to supervisor.
• Performs duties with flexibility across shifts and campuses.

Skills

CT imaging

Patient care

PACS workflow

RIS

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job 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 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.

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:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed