CT Tech Non-Registered, Computed Tomography Tech - Radiology

Christus Health; Beeville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health is seeking a CT Technologist to perform routine and advanced CT imaging, support other imaging staff, and ensure smooth patient flow. The role may require working different shifts and at multiple campuses.

The technologist will troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and stay current with safety and technical advances within licensure scope. Responsibilities include assisting radiologists and referring physicians, protecting patient confidentiality, and adapting

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced CT imaging procedures as assigned.
• Ensure patient throughput and assist radiologists and referring physicians.
• Troubleshoot basic issues and support PACS workflow.
• Participate in quality assurance and ongoing education.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional behavior per policy.
• Adapt procedures to meet diverse patient needs and safety standards.

Skills

1 year CT experience

Basic computer experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program

Job 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 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. The Technologist is expected to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The Technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. 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 **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 preferred
• State Licensure required:
  • Texas: MRT by TMB
  • Louisiana: LRT (R), (N), or (F) by LSRTBE