Radiology Technologist-Radiology Diagnostic-PRN

Radiology Technologist-Radiology Diagnostic-PRN at Christus Health summary:The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures, supports radiologists and other technologists, and ensures efficient patient flow while maintaining imaging quality and compliance with safety standards. This role requires adaptability to work various shifts and campuses, troubleshoot equipment issues, and manage image processing and archiving systems. The position mandates licensure and certification in radiography and participation in continuous education and adherence to organizational values and policies.DescriptionSummary: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 requiredExperience• 1 year of experience in a hospital preferred • Basic computer experience requiredLicenses, 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 requiredWork Schedule:MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLEWork Type:Per Diem As NeededKeywords:Radiology Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging, Radiography, PACS, Medical Imaging, Radiologic Technology, Healthcare Imaging, Radiology Technician, Patient Care, ARRT Certification