CT Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside is seeking a CT Technologist to capture precise cross-sectional images for radiologists, ensuring accurate diagnoses and a comforting patient experience. You will handle patient assessment, explain procedures, and maintain aseptic techniques while adhering to radiation safety standards.

The role includes preparing equipment, recording patient data, ensuring image quality, and participating in department quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire.
• Medical Radiographer: NE, upon hire.
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, within 24 - months

Responsibilities

• Capture diagnostic CT images with precision to aid radiologists in diagnosis.
• Provide compassionate patient care and establish a comforting imaging experience.
• Follow imaging workflow, patient positioning, and safety protocols to ensure clear results.
• Perform equipment checks and QA related to CT imaging and radiation safety.
• Participate in quality improvement, compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient care

Radiology imaging techniques

Radiation safety

Quality assurance

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Medical Radiographer: NE license

CPR (BLS)

Computed Tomography certification within 24 months

Tools

CT scanners

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

Great Opportunity for a New Graduate!!

• Full Time Opportunity.
• Great Opportunities to Cross Train Modalities!
• Learn new skills and grow in your current skills.

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

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.