Radiology Technologist - Specialty Orthopedic - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Santa Fe is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform a variety of imaging procedures and support patient flow. Candidates should have experience in a hospital setting and be certified in Radiography (R) by ARRT. Flexibility to work multiple shifts and campuses is essential, along with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to patient confidentiality. This is a Per Diem position with a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience in a hospital preferred.
• Radiography (R) by ARRT is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform various routine and advanced imaging procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with care standards.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment functioning and report malfunctions.
• Promotes staff growth and engagement by collaborating with management and physicians.
• Provides radiologists and referring physicians meaningful assistance to improve satisfaction.
• Adapts patient assessment and care to individual needs.
• Ensures policy compliance with regulatory entities.
• Performs exams to assist patient throughput within licensure scope.
• Working shifts and at other campuses as needed.
• Ensures exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Escalates PACS downtime issues to the supervisor.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and follows up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Patient care

Communication

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology

Tools

PACS

Basic computer skills

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 escalate 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

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed