CT and X-Ray Technologist

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The CT and X-Ray Technologist operates radiographic and CT equipment to create images of designated portions of the body, providing care to patients at Boys Town National Research Hospital. The position is based at West Hospital and is full-time, working 8- or 10-hour days, with rotating call coverage for X-ray and the operating room and rotating holidays.

The technologist performs X-ray and CT procedures in accordance with radiation safety procedures, positions and instructs patients, processes and routes images, and completes related documentation and billing. CT responsibilities include patient screening, verifying patient and scan details, administering contrast when indicated, responding to contrast reactions, and evaluating and organizing images. The role also supports infection control, department performance improvement, survey readiness, and Radiology service standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved, accredited School of Radiologic Technology, or education in Radiologic Technology through an approved U.S. Military program.
• ARRT certification in Radiography and CT.
• Nebraska Medical Radiography licensure.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate X-ray equipment for examinations in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.
• Position and instruct patients for anatomical views using appropriate immobilization, support, and protective devices.
• Process images using CR readers and DR systems.
• Send images to PACS and demonstrate knowledge of basic PACS software.
• Route images and relevant patient history electronically to the interpreting radiologist.
• Complete clerical and billing functions required for X-ray and CT studies.
• Maintain and stock supplies and keep the environment clean and orderly using aseptic technique and infection control.
• Perform specialized CT scanner tasks in accordance with radiation procedures, including patient screening.
• Verify the correct patient, imaging site, patient positioning, protocols, and scan parameters for each scan.
• Position and instruct patients for CT scans using immobilization, support, and protective devices.
• Administer contrast media when indicated; screen and educate patients about contrast media, possible reactions, and post-procedure instructions; and implement emergency procedures for contrast reactions.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in exposure sequence, and label them appropriately.
• Participate in department performance improvement and survey readiness activities.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Radiology service standards.

Benefits

• Reduced- to no-cost visits for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in medical benefits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Low- to zero-dollar copays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No-cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on a 401(k) or 401(k) Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from Boys Town experts.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed