CT Technologist

CHI

Missouri Valley (IA)

On-site

USD 40,446 - 60,173

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CHI is seeking a CT Technologist in Missouri Valley, Iowa, to utilize expertise in capturing diagnostic images crucial for accurate diagnosis. Responsibilities include patient assessments, educational interactions, quality assessments of imaging, and equipment maintenance. The role requires a graduate from a Radiologic Technology program, CPR certification, and ARRT registration. Salary ranges from $29.36 to $43.68 per hour, based on experience, and includes growth in imaging technologies used.

Qualifications

Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program prior to hiring.
Basic Life Support - CPR certification is mandatory upon hiring.
Must obtain Registered Technologist Computed Tomography within 24 months.

Responsibilities

Capture precise diagnostic images for accurate diagnosis.
Provide clear patient education and ensure proper consent.
Conduct quality assessments of images and maintain equipment.

Skills

Diagnostic imaging

Patient care

Technical equipment selection

Education

Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Medical Radiographer: IA

Tools

Radiographic equipment

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.
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.
Perform quality assessment of images obtained and 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 staff 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.

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