Radiology Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic ($5K Sign-on Bonus)

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform routine and advanced imaging procedures and support imaging staff. The role includes ensuring smooth patient flow, troubleshooting basic issues, and maintaining imaging quality across shifts and campuses as needed.

Qualified candidates will be graduates of an accredited Radiology Technology program, hold ARRT radiography credentials, state licensure (TX MRT preferred), and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or approved equivalent.
• 1 year hospital experience preferred.
• Basic computer experience required.
• Radiography (R) by ARRT is required.
• State Licensure: Texas MRT (preferred), Louisiana LRT, New Mexico RRT.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Meets CHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Adheres to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health and departmental policies.
• Promotes staff growth and engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians.
• Provides meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians to enhance physician satisfaction.
• Ensures exams are scanned and stored in PACS; follows PACS downtime procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and coordinates with Biomedical personnel.
• Performs examinations to aid patient throughput within licensure scope.
• Works shifts and/or campuses as needed.

Skills

Basic computer experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program

Job description

Description Radiology Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic ($5K Sign-on Bonus)

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

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

Job Requirements:

• 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