CT Technologist

Mercy Cedar Rapids • Baltimore, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing computed tomography procedures, including CT procedures of an invasive nature. The CT Technologist 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. They 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. The technologist performs 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, and demonstrates a working knowledge of RIS, PACS, Work Day, and other computer software as assigned. They correctly identify each patient, verify the exam to be performed, and review each patient's medical history and clinical diagnosis for appropriateness of the exam. The technologist reviews CT images for technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics, and image quality, and repeats images of poor quality. They establish intravenous access using sterile technique to inject contrast media. Additionally, this role supports the School of Radiology educational process, supervises students as outlined in the Student Supervision policy, and trains radiography students and new employees while providing quality patient care. The technologist adheres to the Iowa Department of Public Health Radiation Safety Regulations as it applies to worker and patient safety in the CT department and follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents, and injuries.

Requirements

• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in CT preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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, Work Day 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 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.
• Performs CT exams according to established protocol.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all CT exams.
• Reviews CT images for technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics and image quality.
• Will repeat images of poor quality.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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