CT Technologist Wknd
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Job overview
Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a CT Technologist Wknd. As a CT Technologist, you will use your expertise to capture precise diagnostic images for Radiologists to diagnose medical conditions. You will create detailed cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal organs, while providing compassionate patient care to ensure a positive experience. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of diagnostic imaging, general imaging workflow, and patient positioning techniques to capture clear results for accurate diagnoses and effective patient care.
Key focus areas include Assess patient abilities to participate in ordered procedures, Explain procedures including duration, process, and what to expect, and Verify informed consent and assist physician with interventional procedures.
Successful candidates bring Graduate Of A Radiologic Technology Program, Basic Life Support - CPR, and Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT. Important skills include Diagnostic Imaging, General Imaging Workflow, Patient Positioning Techniques, Patient Care, Aseptic And Sterile Techniques, and Universal Precautions.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our CT Technologist, you will utilize your expertise to capture precise diagnostic images, enabling our Radiologists to accurately diagnose and/or rule out diverse medical conditions.
Every day, you will adeptly create detailed cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal organs. Your compassionate interaction and skill in patient care will be crucial, as you play a significant role in fostering a positive and comforting patient experience throughout the imaging process.
To be successful in this role, you will deeply understand the critical importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and the ability to consistently capture clear results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses that guide effective patient care.
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Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists physician with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures. Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate.
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Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc.
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Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters
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Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director.
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Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements. Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up. Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.
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Responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications. Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.
We are offering up to a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus and $10,000 Education Assistance to new hires that meet eligibility requirements.
Additional Night and Weekend Pay.
Job Requirements
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Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program, upon hire
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Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
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Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and
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Medical Radiographer: IA, upon hire and
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Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, within 24 - months
Where You'll Work
At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.
Pay Range
$29.36 - $43.68 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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