CT and X-Ray Technologist

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a CT and X-Ray Technologist, you will operate radiographic and CT equipment to produce images of designated portions of patients’ bodies. The role is based at West Hospital and is scheduled full-time for 8- or 10-hour day shifts, with rotating call covering X-ray and the operating room, and rotating holidays.

You will perform X-ray and CT examinations in accordance with radiation safety procedures, position and instruct patients, process and route images, and complete related clerical and billing tasks. CT duties include patient screening, verifying scan details and parameters, administering contrast when indicated, educating patients about contrast and potential reactions, responding to contrast reactions, and evaluating and labeling images. The technologist also maintains supplies and a clean environment, participates in performance improvement and survey readiness, and demonstrates the department’s 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 assigned examinations in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.
• Position and instruct patients for anatomical views, using appropriate immobilization, support, and protective devices.
• Process images in the CR reader and DR system.
• Send images to PACS and demonstrate knowledge of basic PACS software.
• Electronically route images and relevant patient history to the interpreting radiologist.
• Complete clerical and billing functions required for X-ray and CT studies.
• Maintain and stock supplies and keep the work environment clean and orderly using aseptic technique and infection-control practices.
• Perform specialized CT scanner tasks in accordance with prescribed radiation procedures, including patient screening.
• Verify the correct patient, imaging site, 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, possible reactions, and post-procedure instructions; and implement emergency procedures in response to 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 services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low- to zero-dollar copays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No-cost mental health visits with 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