CT Technologist - 32 hours per week - Diagnostic Imaging

greatriverhealth; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Matching retirement programs

Education Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

Job summary

Great River Health in Iowa seeks a CT technologist to perform CT imaging and procedures with a focus on safety and accuracy. You will position patients, administer contrast, and collaborate with radiologists to deliver high-quality diagnostic images.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, history taking, post-processing, and thorough documentation. AAS in Radiologic Technology and ARRT are required or preferred, with weekend rotation possible.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited program.
• 1-3 years healthcare experience preferred.
• BLS and First Aid per AHA upon hire.
• Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse mandatory reporters upon hire.
• ARRT certification required.
• Iowa Permit to Practice required.
• CT Board Certification preferred.
• IV competency required at WB campus.
• May require weekend shifts and call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Follow radiation safety measures to comply with government regulations, while ensuring the safety of patients and staff.
• Operate CT equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Explain exam to patient to ensure cooperation and safety.
• Position patient to include required anatomy.
• Perform venipuncture following universal precautions.
• Administer iodinated contrast for diagnostic purposes.
• Obtain thorough patient history for radiologist.
• Review and post-process CT images per protocol to ensure quality.
• Document, charge, and process all paperwork.

Skills

Radiology safety

CT imaging

Patient positioning

Venipuncture

PACS familiarity

Communication with patient

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT certification

Iowa Permit to Practice

CT Board Certification (preferred)

Tools

CT scanner

PACS

RIS (implied)

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $32.53 per hour

Job Details:

$15,000 Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidates!

Scheduled Hours:

7:00am - 3:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays

Job Description:

Perform CT scans as ordered by provider, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards. Position patients accurately to produce quality images for the diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders. Prepare patients for imaging procedures by explaining the process, addressing concerns, and ensuring comfort. Demonstrate knowledge of general anatomy, technical factors, CT imaging fundamentals, radiation protection, basic computer skills, and PACS. Competency in CT procedures, protocols, and techniques. Operate and maintain CT equipment, ensuring it is functioning properly and reporting any malfunctions.

What you will do

• Follow radiation safety measures to comply with government regulations, while ensuring the safety of patients and staff.
• Operate computed tomography equipment and accessories to produce diagnostic images.
• Explain exam/procedure to patient to ensure cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
• Accurate patient positioning to include required anatomy.
• Perform venipuncture, following standard universal precautions.
• Administer iodinated contrast for diagnostic purposes.
• Obtain thorough and accurate patient history providing radiologist with pertinent information.
• Review and post-process CT images per the radiologist's protocol and to ensure quality.
• Document, charge, and process all paperwork.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree (AA) Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology Required
• 1-3 years Health care experience Preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association Upon Hire
• Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Upon Hire
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Upon Hire
• Radiology Technician American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (United States of America) Upon Hire Required
• IV competency required at WB campus.
• CT Board Certification preferred.
• Iowa Permit to Practice required.
• May require weekend shifts and call rotation based on department need.

Benefits:

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.