Radiology Technologist Assistant- Imaging CAT Scan

Christus Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist Assistant to support patient flow in the medical imaging department. You will transfer patients, prepare exams, and assist radiologists while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills; one year of imaging experience is preferred. Per Diem As Needed schedule supports flexibility across shifts and campuses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience working in medical imaging preferred.
• Basic computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Meets departmental/organizational competencies.
• Assists radiology staff by transporting patients and preparing exams.
• Ensures patient safety and privacy during transfers and procedures.
• Sets up necessary supplies/equipment on a sterile field for procedures.
• Assists with order entry/data processing and data handling as needed.
• Maintains PACS workflow by ensuring scans are stored correctly.
• Supports uptime by reporting equipment issues to supervisors.

Skills

Basic computer experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Summary

The Radiology Technologist Assistant provides continuous support of patient flow through the medical imaging department by transferring patients to and from units to the department as directed. Follows departmental guidelines while transporting patients. The patient is protected from possible injury using side rails. Patient privacy is protected by fully covering the patient; the patient's dignity and comfort are always considered. Assists personnel in the department in moving patients, holding patients, and preparing patients for exams as well as setting up necessary supplies/equipment on a sterile field for procedures. Helps clean aprons, gloves, and accessories as required. Assists with order entry/data processing, report retrieval, and CD burning as needed. 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.
• Coordinates/prioritizes imaging procedures throughout the workday, maintaining a high level of patient care and continuity.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput.
• Ensures exam rooms are neat, clean, and adequately stocked before exams are performed.
• 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/Supervisor and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• 1 year of experience working in medical imaging preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS Required

Work Schedule

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed