CT Technologist, Hospital Radiology

Description Summary : The Computed Tomography (CT)

Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced

imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging

technologists as needed, and will help to facilitate smooth and

efficient patient flow. The CT Technologist will demonstrate

flexibility by working other shifts and / or at other campuses as

needed or required. The CT 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 CT

Technologist will adhere to and maintain expected imaging

competencies as management outlines. 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 CT experience in a Hospital or Clinical

setting preferred ~ Basic computer experience required Licenses,

Registrations, or Certifications Radiography (R) by ARRT required

Computed Tomography (CT) by ARRT is required within 1 year of hire

State Licensure required Texas : MRT by TMB Louisiana : LRT (R) or

(F) by LSRTBE New Mexico : RRT, CT, or FUS by MIRTP NMED ~ BLS

required Work Schedule : PRN Work Type : Per Diem As

Needed