Computed Tomography Technologist - Radiology Admin

Description

CHRISTUS

Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a premier medical facility found in a

town known for its ranching history and rich in Texas culture in

Kingsville, Texas. Licensed for 100 beds, the hospital is a Level

IV Trauma Center general acute care facility offering complete

Medical and Surgical Services including Pediatrics, Obstetrics and

Skilled Nursing, as well as, Emergency, Intensive Care, Cardiac and

Comprehensive Diagnostic Services serving the resident of Kleberg,

Brooks, Kennedy and southern Nueces

counties.

CHRISTUS

Spohn Kleberg Plaza houses the hospital’s birthing services with

modern, state-of-the-art labor / delivery / recovery / postpartum rooms

(LDRPs,) a nursery, the Cissy Horlock Taub Women’s Center (a

diagnostic and education / resource center) and physician office

suites. Outpatient rehabilitation services including occupational,

and speech therapy, wound care, physical and aquatic therapy are

offered at two convenient locations in

Kingsville.

At

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg, we respect what each individual

brings to our faith-based mission of healing, and to our commitment

to provide the very finest health care. Your background, your

skills and your personality are welcome here. We have a supportive

environment where quality of work and quality of life are in

balance.

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

One of

the following primary modality certifications is required

Radiography (R) by

ARRT

Nuclear Medicine Technology by ARRT or

NMTCB

Computed Tomography

(CT) by ARRT or NMTCB is required within 1 year of hire (CT

required upon hire in the state of New

Mexico)

State Licensure required

Texas : MRT by

TMB

Louisiana : LRT (R), (N), or (F) by

LSRTBE

New Mexico : CT or FUS by MIRTP

NMED

BLS

required

Work Schedule : 3PM - 11PM

Work

Type : Full

Time