Radiology Technologist - Diagnostic Radiology

CHRISTUS Health; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Mount Pleasant, TX is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform routine and advanced imaging procedures and support imaging staff. The role requires ARRT radiography certification, state licensure, BLS, and basic computer skills.

You may work across shifts and campuses as needed, with a focus on efficient patient flow and high-quality imaging. Responsibilities include ensuring exams are stored in PACS, adhering to policies, and assisting radiologists and referring

Qualifications

• Basic computer experience required.
• Radiography (R) by ARRT is required.
• State licensure required (Texas MRT by TMB; Louisiana LRT or F; New Mexico RRT).
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS Health competencies and core values.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and engagement.
• Supports radiologists and referring physicians to ensure patient throughput and satisfaction.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional behavior according to policies.
• Ensures exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS and follows downtime procedures when applicable.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and reports malfunctions to management.

Skills

Basic computer experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or equivalent

Job description

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.

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

10:30PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time