Multi-Modality Technologist-Radiology Diagnostic-Full Time

CHRISTUS Health; Coushatta (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Multi-Modality Technologist to perform diagnostic procedures across at least two imaging modalities. The role requires independent judgment, flexibility to rotate across departments, and a commitment to high patient care and data integrity in PACS.

The position emphasizes patient interaction, infection control, accurate billing, and adherence to regulatory standards within a full-time on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate radiology technologist with ARRT eligibility or certification.
• Minimum 1 year of medical setting experience.
• Basic computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures in more than one modality with independent judgment.
• Rotate between departments to ensure proper coverage.
• Coordinate procedures to maintain high patient care and continuity.
• Program computers post-procedure and verify data in PACS.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked, and compliant with infection control.
• Ensure accurate coding and entry of charges in the billing system.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Multimodal rotation flexibility

Patient care coordination

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology

Job description

With minimum supervision, the Multi-Modality Technologist will competently function in two (2) or more modalities within the Imaging Department. This can include Diagnostic Radiology, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Special Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, or Mammography. Performs various technical procedures requiring independent judgment and is responsible for designated areas or procedures as needed or assigned in two (2) or more modalities.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures, some of a more complex nature, utilizing state-of-the-art computerized imaging equipment in more than one (1) modality.
• Requires flexibility to work competently within assigned modalities as needed or assigned.
• Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers by coordinating and prioritizing procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of patient care and continuity.
• Possesses the ability and willingness to rotate within departments and clinics for proper coverage as needed or assigned.
• Upon completion of procedures, program the computer to ensure completion of the exam and all scan data is correctly stored in PACS.
• Ensures exam rooms are neat, clean, and adequately stocked before exams are performed and acts to ensure compliance with Infection Control standards.
• Coordinates and prioritizes procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of patient care and continuity.
• Ensures all charges are correctly coded and entered in the billing system.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• 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 as outlined by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of CHRISTUS Health
• 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 experience in a medical setting required
• Basic computer experience required
• Excellent customer service experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• One of the following primary modality registries/certifications (active) is required:
• Radiography (R) (ARRT)
• Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) (ARRT or NMTCB)
• Sonography (S) (ARRT or ARDMS)
• One of the following postprimary modality registries/certifications (active) is required:
• Mammography (M) (ARRT)
• CT (ARRT)
• MRI (ARRT)
• Bone Densitometry (BD) (ARRT)
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) (ARRT)
• Breast Sonography (ARRT)
• Vascular Sonography (VS) (ARRT)
• State Licensure required based on modality
• Texas: MRT by TMB
• Louisiana: LRT (R), (N), or (F) by LSRTBE
• New Mexico: RRT, DMS, NMT, CT, FUS, MRT, or VS by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

Work Schedule

TBD

Work Type

Full Time