Radiology Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana seeks a Radiology Technologist to perform routine and advanced imaging, support imaging staff, and ensure smooth patient flow. The role may require shifts across campuses and troubleshooting image processing and PACS downtime, with ongoing education and adherence to imaging standards.

The ideal candidate has ARRT radiography certification, state licensure, and BLS; 1 year hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or equivalent.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS Health competencies for leaders of self/others.
• Demonstrates adherence to CHRISTUS Health core values.
• Maintains policy compliance and professional conduct.
• Promotes staff growth and collaboration with management and physicians.
• Assists radiologists and referring physicians to enhance physician satisfaction.
• Protects patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Adapts patient assessments and care to diverse needs.
• Ensures compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Performs examinations to aid patient throughput within licensure scope.
• Escalates equipment issues to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer experience

Hospital experience

Education

Radiology Technology degree or equivalent

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 TMRT accepted with permanent MRT obtained within the specified timeframe Texas: One Year Louisiana: 90 days New Mexico: One Year Arkansas: 180 days

BLS required

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time