CT/Radiology Technologist - Altus Lumberton Hospital
Company: Altus Community Healthcare
Location: Lumberton
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Join Our Team at
Altus Lumberton Hospital! Location: Lumberton, TX Are you looking
for an exciting career in emergency medicine? Lumberton Hospital
offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with top-tier
benefits, competitive pay, and amazing incentives! Join a team that
values compassion, excellence, and teamwork while providing
high-quality emergency care at the Lumberton Hospital. Why Work
with Us? Competitive Pay & Shift Differentials Sign-On & Retention
Bonuses Flexible Scheduling Options Comprehensive Benefits & 401(k)
Matching Supportive & Collaborative Work Culture Come be a part of
Lumberton Hospital and make a difference every day! The Radiology
Technologist will operate radiographic equipment to produce
radiographs of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the
ER Physician by the Radiologist accepted protocol. The technologist
will also be proficient in the positioning of the patient and the
examining table to obtain optimum views of the specified area of
the body requested by physician. Technologist will also practice
radiation safety techniques with the ALARA principle in mind, using
beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge
of applicable exposure factors, to maximize radiation protection to
patient and staff. Each technologist will operate CT SCAN equipment
to produce Computed Tomography (CT scans) of the body for
diagnostic purposes, as directed by the ER Physician in accordance
with the Radiologist protocol. Technologist will be responsible for
administering and consenting for contrast both IV and oral, while
being aware of all possible reactions and side effects. The
Technologist will also be responsible for filling out appropriate
paperwork and ensuring proper documentation in patients' chart. Our
Primary goal is to ensure patient safety and satisfaction, while
acquiring an acceptable exam of diagnostic quality. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities: Maintains awareness of all
departmental and operational policies of NEC. Assists in the
maintenance of all equipment in the department, including cleaning
and QA procedures. Explains to Patients the benefits and risks of
Procedures and Exams. Prepares Patient as necessary for
examination, i.e.: contrast, proper IV placements, checking labs.
Facilitates departmental operations through completion of all
appropriate Contrast, Extravasations, Pregnancy, and other forms
related to preformed exam. Maintains safety precautions to minimize
radiation exposure to patients, other personnel, and self.
Maintains current knowledge of Diagnostic Radiology /CT procedures
performed in the Radiology Department. Possesses basic knowledge of
anatomy and physiology required to apply principles of radiology
and methods of exposure to obtain Diagnostic quality images.
Possesses basic knowledge of radiology/CT equipment functioning to
provide for minor repair and trouble-shooting for problems.
Proficient in the utilization of all radiological/lab equipment of
the ER. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in moving/lifting
patients and equipment to prevent injury to patients and to self.
Applies principles of radiology safety in the performance of
position responsibilities. Maintains awareness of own limitations
and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel when needed. Ensures
that problems/concerns regarding activities in the department are
communicated with appropriate personnel. Provides safe
transportation of patients to and from the patient care unit.
Maintains awareness of all departmental and operational policies of
NEC. Requirements: Supervisory Responsibilities : None
Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience,
Skills: Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic
Technology At least 1 years of radiologic/imaging experience and CT
experience Language/Math/Reasoning Ability: Ability to read and
comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively
present information in one-on-one and small group situations to
customers, clients, and other employees of the organization Ability
to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,
using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to
compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar
graphs Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability
to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situation Certificate/licenses: Registered with the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Current State
licensure Current BCLS Certification Texas Requirements: ARRT (R)
(CT) and TDH/TMB Colorado and Rhode Island Requirements: ARRT (R)
(CT)
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