CT Technologist PRN – Rotating Shifts

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a CT technologist to perform CT exams per protocol with minimal radiation, while ensuring patient safety and clear handoffs. You will prepare patients, verify identities, and review histories to determine exam appropriateness.

You will train radiography students and new staff, supervise per policy, and operate RIS, PACS and Work Day. ARRT CT certification, Iowa license, BLS, and mandatory reporter training are required.

Qualifications

• One year CT experience preferred.
• ARRT CT certification and Iowa permit required.
• BLS certification required.
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter training required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate accurate information to patients, families and co-workers at handoffs and other times as needed.
• Ensure appropriate parties have necessary information for the best patient outcome.
• Perform CT exams per protocol with minimal radiation to obtain a quality image.
• Explain and prepare patients for all CT exams.
• Demonstrate knowledge of RIS, PACS, Work Day and related software.
• Identify patients correctly and verify the exam to be performed.
• Review patient history and clinical diagnosis for exam appropriateness.
• Review CT images for technique, positioning, demographics and quality; repeat if needed.
• Establish IV access using sterile technique for contrast media.
• Support the School of Radiology educational process.
• Supervise students as per policy and train radiography staff.
• Follow safety regulations and reporting of unsafe conditions.

Skills

X-ray equipment

CT skills

Patient communication

Education

ARRT CT certification

Iowa permit to practice

BLS certification

Tools

RIS

PACS

Work Day

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a CT technologist to perform CT exams per protocol with minimal radiation, while ensuring patient safety and clear handoffs. You will prepare patients, verify identities, and review histories to determine exam appropriateness.

You will train radiography students and new staff, supervise per policy, and operate RIS, PACS and Work Day. ARRT CT certification, Iowa license, BLS, and mandatory reporter training are required.