CT/Xray Technologist

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in the Cedar Rapids area seeks a CT technologist to perform diagnostic CT exams with emphasis on radiation safety and image quality. The shift is 12pm–10:30pm on a 3‑week rotating schedule across Marion, Hiawatha and Mercy locations, with 40 hours weekly and no on‑call.

Requirements include ARRT CT certification, Iowa Permit to Practice Diagnostic Radiography, and BLS. The role supports patient‑centered care and may include student supervision.

Qualifications

• One year CT experience preferred.
• ARRT CT certification and Iowa State Permit required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Education sufficient to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic CT exams with attention to radiation safety and image quality.
• Explains and prepares patients for CT exams; communicates findings as needed.
• Reviews histories and diagnoses to determine exam appropriateness.
• Operates RIS, PACS, and department software; verifies patient details.
• Trains students and supports educational activities as assigned.
• Complies with safety regulations and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

CT scanning

X-ray imaging

PACS knowledge

Tools

RIS

PACS

Laborworkx

Job description

Benefits and Compensation

External Applicants Earn up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus! External applicants are eligible for a relocation bonus of up to $5,000 if residing 75 miles or more from Mercy Medical Center.

The hours for the position are 12pm-10:30pm on a 3-week rotating schedule between Marion, Hiawatha and Mercy Medical Center locations; no call; rotating holidays Week 1: Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed Week 2: Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat Week 3: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri. Work Shift Evening Shift Scheduled Weekly Hours 40.

Job Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing computed tomography procedures, including CT procedures of an invasive nature.

Job Duties

• Ensures that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed.
• Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome.
• Performs diagnostic x-ray and CT exams according to established protocol and with the least amount of radiation needed to obtain a quality image.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all CT exams.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of RIS, PACS, Laborworkx and other computer software as assigned.
• Identifies each patient correctly verifying the exam to be performed.
• Reviews each patient's medical history and clinical diagnosis for appropriateness of exam.
• Reviews diagnostic x-ray and CT images for technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics and image quality and repeats images of poor quality.
• Establishes intravenous access, using sterile technique, to inject contrast media.
• Supports the School of Radiology educational process.
• Supervises students as outlined in the Student Supervision policy.
• Trains radiography students and new employees while providing quality patient care.
• Adheres to the Iowa Department of Public Health Radiation Safety Regulations as it applies to worker and patient safety in the CT department.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Department Specific Duties

• Imaging Center: Performs diagnostic x-ray (fixed and portable) and CT exams according to established protocol.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all CT and x-ray exams.
• Reviews diagnostic x-ray (fixed and portable) and CT images for technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics and image quality.
• Will repeat images of poor quality.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Competent in using diagnostic (fixed and portable) x-ray equipment.
• Competent with Computed Tomography equipment and scanning.
• Competent in using department information systems and PACS.

Professional Experience

One year experience in CT preferred.

Education

Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or (CT) certificate required.
• Iowa Department of Public Health State Permit to Practice Diagnostic Radiography required.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Physical Requirements

Medium: Exert 20-50lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Employer Information

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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