CT/Xray Technologist

Mercy Cedar Rapids • Marion, IA

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About The Position

This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient-centered care by performing computed tomography procedures, including invasive CT procedures, as well as diagnostic x-ray exams. The technologist prepares and explains procedures to patients, obtains quality images using the least amount of radiation needed, and communicates relevant information to patients, families, and coworkers to support safe, effective care.

The role uses diagnostic x-ray and CT equipment and department information systems, including RIS and PACS. It also includes establishing intravenous access using sterile technique to administer contrast, supporting radiology students and training new employees, and following applicable radiation-safety and workplace-safety requirements.

The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, 12 p.m.–10 p.m., on a rotating Sunday–Saturday schedule. There is no call, and holidays rotate. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Education sufficient to obtain the required licensure.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification or CT certificate required.
• Iowa Department of Public Health State Permit to Practice Diagnostic Radiography required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required; submit proof of completion to Human Resources before the start or transfer date.
• Competency using diagnostic fixed and portable x-ray equipment.
• Competency with computed tomography equipment and scanning.
• Competency using department information systems and PACS.

Nice To Haves

• One year of CT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic x-ray and CT exams according to established protocols, using the least amount of radiation needed to obtain a quality image.
• Explain and prepare patients for CT and x-ray exams.
• Communicate accurate, clinically relevant information to patients, families, and coworkers during handoffs and as needed.
• Ensure involved parties communicate necessary information to support the best possible patient outcome.
• Identify each patient and verify the exam to be performed.
• Review each patient’s medical history and clinical diagnosis for exam appropriateness.
• Review x-ray and CT images for technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics, and image quality; repeat poor-quality images.
• Establish intravenous access using sterile technique to inject contrast media.
• Use RIS, PACS, Laborworkx, and other assigned software.
• Support the School of Radiology educational process and supervise students according to the Student Supervision policy.
• Train radiography students and new employees while providing quality patient care.
• Follow Iowa Department of Public Health radiation-safety regulations and Mercy safety guidelines; perform job-specific safety duties and promptly report unsafe conditions, situations, incidents, and injuries.
• In the Imaging Center, perform fixed and portable diagnostic x-ray exams as well as CT exams.

Benefits

• External applicants may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus.
• External applicants residing 75 miles or more from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, may be eligible for a $5,000 relocation bonus.

What This Job Offers

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