CT/Diagnostic Tech Advanced - Full Time - Days

Best Care•Lincoln, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is hiring a CT/Diagnostic Tech Advanced to produce images of the human body for medical diagnostic purposes and perform diagnostic and Computed Tomography (CT) imaging examinations. The role is based at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, 17500 Burke St., Omaha, Nebraska. Work hours fall between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., with the schedule determined at interview. Holidays are on call only from 8 a.m. to noon, and the position rotates every third weekend from 8 a.m. to noon. The technologist provides patient-centered care, performs examinations and assists with procedures, ensures image quality and accurate documentation, maintains equipment and supplies, and supports department workflow and teamwork. The role also includes clinical instruction of students and compliance with Methodist Health System and department policies. Nebraska Methodist Health System describes its culture as “The Meaning of Care,” emphasizing exceptional care for patients and communities. The system offers competitive pay, benefits, and a work environment where employees are valued.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved American Medical Association School of Radiologic Technology.
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R).
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computed Tomography (CT), or meet the stated board-eligibility and certification timelines: CT board-eligible technologists must pass the registry within 12 months of hire; technologists needing clinical training must obtain advanced board certification within 12 months after completing that training.
Current Medical Radiographer license for the state of work.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and coworkers.
Analytical skills to compute exposure factors and ability to perform numerous tasks at once.
Ability to work with pediatric patients.
Strong knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy for CT examinations and abnormalities visible on examinations.
Ability to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Meet the listed physical activity and hazard demands, including frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, and repetitive motions; constant hearing and visual demands; and frequent exposure to equipment/tools and ionizing radiation.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in CT or graduation from an approved CT/MRI program.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire; BLS is required within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide care that supports an optimal patient experience, communicating with empathy, compassion, and respect and listening actively to patients and others.
Ensure patient comfort and understanding of ordered examinations and provide appropriate care according to age-specific criteria.
Perform diagnostic and CT imaging examinations, ensuring optimal visualization of anatomy by directing radiographic equipment.
Perform a time-out before procedures and assist surgeons or radiologists with surgery and special procedures, including room setup.
Respond to pages in a timely manner.
Use RIS, Cerner, Navicare, PACS, Outlook, the intranet, and PowerScribe as required; ensure PowerChart is available to the performing physician before a case begins.
Enter orders and appropriate indications, match digital images to RIS orders for viewing in PACS, and start and complete examinations.
Use Exam Management and PowerScribe consistently and document medications and allergies.
Help maintain appropriate supply par levels and communicate supply needs to ordering personnel.
Accurately verify patient identification, identify anatomical orientation on films, and clean and disinfect equipment after each case.
Maintain positive and respectful relationships with team members; support department direction and workflow; communicate and coordinate with relevant areas; and assist coworkers and patient-care teams as needed.
Be available at the start of the scheduled shift, manage completion of the shift appropriately, relieve coworkers during cases as needed, and perform assigned duties.
Provide and monitor on-the-job training for students according to Methodist College standards and maintain professional, courteous relationships with students and instructors.
Demonstrate Methodist Health System and Imaging Behavior Standards and follow the department Policy & Procedures Manual.