Radiology Technologist - CMFHS OR Tech Fulltime

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform routine and advanced imaging procedures, support peers, and help maintain smooth patient flow across shifts and campuses as needed.

Responsibilities include adhering to core CHRISTUS values, safeguarding patient confidentiality, and ensuring quality imaging with PACS storage and QA participation. State licensure and ARRT radiography certification are required, with MRT/LRT or equivalent as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer experience is required.
• 1 year hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS competencies and leadership.
• Adheres to CHRISTUS Health core values and departmental policies.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism.
• Supports radiology staff by aiding in throughput and coordination.
• Assist radiologists and referring physicians to enhance scheduling and workflow.
• Troubleshoots basic image processing issues and ensures proper PACS storage.
• Complies with all regulatory standards and safety procedures.

Skills

Basic computer experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology

Job description

Summary

The Radiology 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 technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The 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 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 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 experience in a hospital preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Radiography (R) by ARRT is required
• State Licensure required
  • Texas: MRT by TMB
  • Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE
  • New Mexico: RRT by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time