Clinic Radiologic Technologist

CHI Health Clinic; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Clinic in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to produce diagnostic images and support radiologists in accurate patient diagnoses. You will perform X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI as part of a collaborative imaging team.

Responsibilities include prioritizing patient comfort and safety, obtaining consent, ensuring image quality, maintaining records, and adhering to radiation safety standards such as Image Gently and Image Wisely while delivering

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program, upon hire.
• Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT) upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire and IA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Produces diagnostic images including X-rays, CT, MRI, and ultrasound.
• Interacts with patients to explain procedures and ensure consent.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and safety throughout imaging.
• Selects equipment and applies correct technical factors.
• Ensures image quality and records data in patient chart.

Skills

Patient communication

Radiology safety

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Radiologic Technology program

ARRT registered radiographer

Tools

X-ray equipment

CT scanner

MRI system

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.

Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.

To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

• Assesses patients and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion.
• Provides patient education as appropriate.
• Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
• Selects 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". Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when there is a possibility of exposure.
• 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.
• Performs quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and escalates concerns as indicated.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program, upon hire
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Medical Radiographer: IA, upon hire

Where You'll Work

From primary to specialty care, as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.