CT Tech, Computed Tomography Technologist - Tyler

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The CHRISTUS Health system seeks a CT Technologist to perform routine and advanced imaging, support colleagues, and ensure smooth patient flow at our Tyler campus.

The role requires ARRT radiography and CT licensure within 1 year, Texas MRT, and BLS. Per diem schedule flexibility supports service coverage across shifts and sites, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and image quality. You will participate in QA, maintain PACS, and collaborate with radiologists.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology.
• 1 year CT experience in a hospital or clinical setting is preferred.
• Radiography (R) by ARRT required; CT by ARRT within 1 year of hire.
• Texas MRT license by TMB and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Meets CHRISTUS competencies and promotes a collaborative work environment.
• Maintains policy compliance, confidentiality, and professional behavior.
• Assists radiologists and referring physicians to support patient throughput.
• Scanning and storing completed exams in PACS; follow PACS downtime procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment and reports malfunctions to leadership.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology

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 ... 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

• Radiography (R) by ARRT required
• Computed Tomography (CT) by ARRT is required within 1 year of hire
• State Licensure required
  • Texas: MRT by TMB
• BLS required

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed