CT Technologist

GPH - North Platte NE Hospital Corp DBA Great Plains Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GPH - North Platte NE Hospital Corp DBA Great Plains Health is seeking a CT Technologist responsible for completing specialized technical CT procedures in line with professional standards. The role requires a current Medical Radiographer license and focuses on patient care, ensuring quality examinations through specialized knowledge and critical thinking.

Work involves a clinical setting with exposure to various hazards, and physical demands include frequent lifting and manual dexterity. Commitment to continual learning and adherence to standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Radiographer license or Temporary Medical Radiographer required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and records patient history and reason for examination.
• Transports patients safely and assists with preparation for examinations.
• Operates equipment and ensures radiation protection for patients.
• Prepares completed images for reading by the interpreting physician.
• Participates in continuing education and demonstrates commitment to professional growth.

Skills

Technical skills in CT procedures

Patient care

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology

Job description

Job Title: CT Technologist

Cost Center: Diagnostic Imaging CT Scan

Job Description: The CT Technologist is responsible for completing specialized technical CT procedures in accordance with organizational policies and established professional standards of care. This position is accountable for the quality of the examinations completed utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment and critical thinking skills necessary to obtain accurate diagnostic images.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School degree or equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology.
• Registration: Current Medical Radiographer license or Temporary Medical Radiographer as defined by 16-006.04 Nebraska Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure – 18 months after date of issuance and not renewable.

Credentials

• Current Medical Radiographer license or Temporary Medical Radiographer as defined by 16-006.04 Nebraska Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure – 18 months after date of issuance and not renewable (GPH Required/Preferred).
• BLS certification required.

Work Environment

Clinical setting with exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous chemicals, dangerous fumes, radiation, medical gases, and dimly lit areas. Constant use of computerized equipment.

Physical Demands

1. Sit frequently.
2. Stand and/or walk frequently.
3. Bend, stoop and crouch frequently.
4. Reach floor-overhead frequently.
5. Ability to hear, speak and see within normal limits for age and gender.
6. Manual dexterity required within normal limits for age and gender.
7. Lifts up to 50 pounds waist to shoulder height frequently.
8. Carries up to 10 pounds 100 feet occasionally.
9. Pushes and or pulls 20 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently.

Essential Functions

1. Reviews, obtains and records patient history and reason for examination. Interprets the information needed to evaluate appropriateness of examination ordered. Tailors the examination to meet the specific needs of the patient relative to physical abilities and age‑specific needs. When performing procedures requiring the use of intravenous contrast media, reviews the patient's lab values indicating renal function and consults the radiologist with abnormal findings. Reconciles the patient's list of at‑home medications finding any conflicts with the use of contrast media.
2. Transports patients in a safe manner. Assists the patient in preparation for the examination or procedure in a professional manner ensuring patient privacy and comfort. Performs venipuncture on patients receiving examinations requiring the use of intravenous contrast media. When doing interventional procedures is required to prepare sterile field and assist the radiologist as needed.
3. Operates equipment in compliance with manufacturing specifications, selecting proper technical factors based on the patient's body habitus, pathology, age and physical abilities and limitations. Provides radiation protection for the patient and fellow employees being cognitive of age‑specific issues related to radiation protection.
4. Demonstrates anatomy requested per examination adhering to department examination protocols and standards of care. Demonstrates competency in clinical function related to assessment, treatment and care of patients. Is knowledgeable in the use of intravenous contrast media and treatment of adverse reactions.
5. Prepares completed images for reading by interpreting physician. Demonstrates competency in using all software applications necessary in the completion of the examination.
6. Takes department call as assigned.
7. Demonstrates commitment to continual learning, growth and development by participating in continuing education activities and staying abreast of changing technology, new procedures and protocols.
8. Employee performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors each and every day.