CAT Scan Technologist - 36 hour/week - Nights

About the role

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. Our culture, known as The Meaning of Care, sets us apart by helping families grow, making difficult diagnoses with compassion, going above and beyond for patient needs, and celebrating patients' achievements.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where all employees are valued. Our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Responsibilities

• Smart Growth: Willingly chooses to learn and become proficient in other department job duties.
• Partnerships and Collaboration: Willingly participates in the training and mentoring of students during their rotations and/or externships.
• Shares in maintaining supplies with Central Supply to ensure adequate inventory level by stocking exam rooms with items needed for procedures or patient care.
• Informs Central Supply for needed supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned, i.e., taking call, covering extra shifts, covering holidays, adjusting schedules as needed.
• Heightened Focus on Efficiency: Uses Cerner to correctly document appropriate exam indications, correct start/end times, and identification of second technologists which ensures accurate departmental statistics according to hospital policies.
• Displays teamwork by providing help where it is needed and assists with the management of the department work flow to ensure the timely completion of exams.
• Completes CT examinations in a timely manner, but with continued quality and continuity of patient care.
• Quality and Safety: Willingly participates in the training of new employees and continues to assist employees who have recently been trained.
• Applies clinical imaging protocols and positioning techniques including administering appropriate oral and Intravenous (IV) contrast specific to the patient.
• Performs quality exams by utilizing appropriate adult protocols for scanning by reviewing each exam for technical accuracy, by administering appropriate oral and IV contrast, by using proper sterile technique, and by relaying pertinent information to the appropriate supervisor or radiologist.
• Cleans and maintains all equipment as per hospital standards. Reports faulty equipment to appropriate personnel.
• People: Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and a comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Population Specific Criteria."
• Actively looks for ways to help people optimize the customer experience.
• Maintains awareness of ongoing exams and willingly seeks the opportunity to provide patient care and assist physicians and coworkers as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience working as a CT Technologist, or successful completion of a CT Externship through an approved CT school, or Board certified as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required.
• Licenses/Certifications: 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. Technologists who have completed clinical training and are Computed Tomography (CT) Board eligible will be considered with the understanding that the advanced board certification is required within 12 months of hire, or New technologists who require clinical training to become Computed Tomography (CT) board eligible will be considered with the understanding that the advanced board certification is required within 12 months at the completion of clinical training. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire. Current Medical Radiographer license for work state (RAD.NE or RAD.IA) required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with hospital personnel, patients, co-workers, and the public.
• Required to perform venipuncture for injections and IV management for power injector use.
• Knowledge of other modalities or willing to gain knowledge of other modalities as requested for the potential of cross-training opportunities.
• Proficient with working with patients of all ages (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly).
• Able to perform numerous tasks at once, prioritize workload and organize workflow.
• Must be able to follow established Universal Standard and Radiation Safety precautions.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Physical Activity: Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Sitting, Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing, Carrying, Crouching, Distinguishing colors, Keyboarding/typing, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Standing, Stooping/bending, Twisting, Walking, Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Seeing/Visual, Speaking/talking.

About Nebraska Methodist Health System

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.