CT Technologist

CHI Health Good Samaritan; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education assistance

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE, is seeking a CT Technologist to capture precise diagnostic images supporting radiologists in accurate diagnoses. You'll perform cross-sectional CT imaging, ensure safety, and provide compassionate patient care throughout the imaging process.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, explaining procedures, maintaining equipment, following radiation safety standards, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program, upon hire.
• CPR trained by hire.
• ARRT Radiography certification upon hire.
• CT Technologist certification within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Capture cross-sectional CT images to aid diagnosis.
• Explain procedures to patients including duration and aftercare.
• Adhere to radiation safety standards and ALARA principles.
• Maintain equipment and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

CPR

ARRT Radiography

CT Technologist

Nebraska Licensure

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Where You'll Work

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you'll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

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.

We are offering up to a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus and $10,000 Education Assistance to new hires that meet eligibility requirements.

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