CT Technologist

CHI Health Midlands; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Night and weekend pay

Job summary

CHI Health Midlands is seeking a CT Technologist to capture precise diagnostic images for radiologists to interpret accurately. You will generate cross‑sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and organs while ensuring a compassionate patient experience throughout the imaging process.

The role requires knowledge of imaging workflow, patient positioning, and adherence to safety standards including ALARA and radiation protection guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required
• Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT) certification required
• Medical Radiographer licensure for NE
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography certification within 24 months

Responsibilities

• Assess patient ability to participate in procedures and explain the process, duration, and expectations.
• Follow radiation safety standards and image quality protocols; use protective measures as needed.
• Obtain patient history and document data to aid in image interpretation.
• Perform quality assessment of images and report equipment issues to supervisors.
• Ensure all equipment is ready at start of day and report shortages or malfunctions.

Education

Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program

Basic Life Support - CPR

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Medical Radiographer: NE

Registered Technologist Computed Tomography

Job description

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director.
• 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.
• 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.

Up to a $9,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates!!

Additional Night and Weekend Pay!!

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: NE, upon hire and
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, within 24 - months

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Midlands we proudly serve Sarpy County and surrounding areas in Nebraska with patient-focused care. When designing our facility, we kept the patient viewpoint in mind, setting a tone for a more comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. We provide our patients with some of the highest quality scores in the country in heart and vascular, emergency, and surgical care. Also, we offer high quality care in diagnostics/radiology, women's care, home care, orthopedics, sleep and breathing disorders.

Pay Range

$29.36 - $43.68 /hour