CT Technologist - Full Time - Evenings

Best Care•Fremont, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist to join their team. This full-time, evening position is responsible for performing specialized CT procedures, ensuring the quality of diagnostic images, and providing excellent patient care. The role requires utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment, and critical thinking skills. The technologist will also be involved in departmental activities, including preparing patients, minimizing radiation exposure, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring equipment is operational. This position is accountable for quality control, maintaining accreditation, and adhering to all regulatory guidelines. The role also involves taking department call, including some holidays and weekends.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree required.
1-2 years of experience working as a CT Technologist, or; Successful completion of a CT Externship through an approved CT school required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (RT.R.ARRT) certification in Radiography required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (RT.CT.ARRT) certification in Computed Tomography required within 12 months of hire.
Currently Medical Radiographer license through work state (RAD.ST) required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
3-5 years of experience working as a Rad Tech preferred.
Ability to manage and interact with patients and families of all age groups preferred.
Ability to work at a fast pace preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Minimize radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding and knowledge of exposure factors.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge with continuing education.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in apposition to understand service requirements.
Performs quality control, maintains accreditation and all regulatory guidelines.
Maintains accurate records to satisfy any accrediting organizations.
Takes department call as assigned.
Demonstrates commitment to continual learning, growth and development by participating in continuing education activities and staying abreast of changing technology, new procedures and protocols.