Clinic Radiologic Technologist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Clinic in Iowa is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to produce diagnostic images and support Radiologists in accurate diagnoses. You will perform X-rays, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI, while ensuring a positive patient experience.

You will apply knowledge of workflow, patient positioning, and radiation safety, including Image Gently and Image Wisely, obtain patient history, and ensure proper equipment setup and documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program, upon hire.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.
• Medical Radiographer: IA license or credential upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Produces diagnostic images (X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI) for radiologists.
• Ensures patient safety, positioning, and explains procedures to patients.
• Obtains patient history and records data for image interpretation.
• Performs quality checks, escalates equipment issues, and follows radiation safety standards.

Skills

Patient safety

Communication with patients

Education

Radiologic Technology program

ARRT Registered Technologist Radiography

Basic Life Support - CPR

IA Medical Radiographer

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

• 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.

Pay Range

$24.27 - $36.10 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.