Computed Tomography Technologist - Imaging CAT Scan - PRN

We are looking for a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist to perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, support other imaging technologists, and facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The role requires flexibility to work other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed. The CT Technologist will troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure are expected.

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 regarding behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects patient confidentiality and discloses confidential information only when necessary for assigned job duties.
• Adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
• 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.
• Follows PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalates any issues to the PACS administrator or Designee.
• Troubleshoots and reports equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; performs appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent.
• 1 year of CT experience in a Hospital or Clinical setting preferred.
• Basic computer experience required.

Qualifications

• 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 MIRT P NMED
• BLS required.

Schedule

Varies

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed