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CT Technologist

Catholic Health Initiatives

Missouri Valley, IAJob$29.36–43.68/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$29.36–43.68/hr
Location
Missouri Valley, IA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Life Support - CPRRegistered Technologist Radiography ARRTMedical Radiographer: IARegistered Technologist Computed Tomography

Job overview

Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a CT Technologist. The CT Technologist performs a full range of cutting-edge diagnostic procedures as a vital part of the Imaging Services team. This direct patient care role utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging equipment, including CT, X-ray, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and PET, to provide critical insights for diagnosis and treatment. The position contributes to comprehensive patient care at Saint Mary's Community Hospital, leveraging expertise in medical imaging to drive positive health outcomes.

Key focus areas include Assess patients, explain procedures, and assist physicians in interventional radiology., Perform precise techniques like needle localization, aspirations, and biopsies., and Ensure radiation safety compliance by utilizing lead protection and adhering to standards..

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of A Radiologic Technology Program, Basic Life Support - CPR, and Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT. Important skills include Computed Tomography, X-ray, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computed TomographyX-RayMRIMammographyUltrasoundNuclear MedicinePETNeedle LocalizationAspirationsBiopsiesRadiation Safety ComplianceLead ProtectionImage Gently StandardsImage Wisely StandardsEquipment SelectionTechnical Factors SelectionImage Quality AssessmentEquipment MaintenancePatient History DocumentationHIPAACHI Incident Reporting SystemHighly MotivatedExceptional Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsManage Multiple PrioritiesVenipuncturesAdapt to Dynamic Healthcare EnvironmentQuality ImprovementACR Accreditation ProcessesCMS RequirementsJoint Commission RequirementsAssess PatientsExplain ProceduresAssist in Interventional RadiologyRadiation Safety ProtocolsOptimal Patient CarePrecise DocumentationUpholding Ethical StandardsHospital Policies

Qualifications

Graduate of a Radiologic Technology ProgramBasic Life Support - CPRRegistered Technologist Radiography ARRTMedical Radiographer: IARegistered Technologist Computed Tomography

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our CT Technologist you will be a vital part of our Imaging Services team, performing a full range of cutting-edge diagnostic procedures. In this direct patient care role, you’ll utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging equipment, including Computed Tomography (CT), X-ray, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and PET, to provide critical insights for diagnosis and treatment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to comprehensive patient care at Saint Mary's Community Hospital, leveraging your expertise in medical imaging to drive positive health outcomes.

Every day you will expertly assess patients, explain procedures with clarity, and assist physicians in interventional radiology by performing precise techniques like needle localization, aspirations, and biopsies. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring radiation safety compliance by utilizing lead protection, adhering to "Image Gently" and "Image Wisely" standards, and meticulous selection of equipment and technical factors. Your responsibilities will extend to comprehensive image quality assessment, equipment maintenance, and ensuring complete and accurate patient history documentation, all while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance and reporting any incidents through our CHI incident reporting system.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a highly motivated individual with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills who can effectively manage multiple priorities, perform venipunctures, and adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment. A strong commitment to quality improvement, adherence to ACR accreditation processes, and foundational knowledge of CMS and Joint Commission requirements are essential for this impactful position.

  • Perform a full range of advanced diagnostic imaging procedures, including CT, X-ray, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and PET, to support accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.

  • You will meticulously assess patients, explain procedures, and assist in interventional radiology, adhering to all radiation safety protocols and ensuring optimal patient care.

  • Critical responsibilities include comprehensive image quality assessment, equipment maintenance, and precise documentation, all while upholding the highest ethical standards and hospital policies.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program, upon hire

  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and

  • Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and

  • Medical Radiographer: IA, upon hire and

  • Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, within 24 - months

Where You'll Work

For more than 50 years, the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital, its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years, CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents – children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services – close to home – within this community.

Pay Range

$29.36 - $43.68 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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