CT/Diagnostic Tech Advanced - Full Time - 35 Hours/Week - Days

Job Summary

Location: Methodist Women's Hospital
Address: 707 N. 190th Plaza - Elkhorn, NE
Work Schedule: 8:30a-7p, weekdays - Rotating weekends (11a-9p), holidays and call shifts

Responsibilities

• Produces images of the human body for medical diagnostic purposes.
• Performs diagnostic and Computed Tomography (CT) imaging examinations.
• Provides appropriate patient care as outlined in the "Age specific criteria."
• Ensures patient comfort and understanding of ordered exam.
• Directs radiographic equipment to ensure optimal visualization of anatomy.
• Assists surgeon/radiologist with surgery/special procedures.
• Verifies patient identification accurately.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment at the conclusion of each case.
• Partners with students for clinical instruction.
• Maintains awareness of ongoing procedures and assists co-workers in unassigned areas.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved American Medical Association School of Radiologic Technology required.
• One year experience in CT or a graduate from an approved CT/MRI program preferred.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered in Radiography (R) required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered in Computed Tomography (CT) required.
• Current Medical Radiographer license for work state required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients and family members as well as hospital personnel and coworkers.
• Analytical skills necessary to compute exposure factors and the ability to perform numerous tasks at once.
• Adept at working with pediatric patients.
• Strong knowledge in cross-sectional anatomy for CT exams and abnormalities of exams is essential.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients and family members as well as hospital personnel and coworkers.
• Analytical skills necessary to compute exposure factors and the ability to perform numerous tasks at once.
• Adept at working with pediatric patients.
• Strong knowledge in cross-sectional anatomy for CT exams and abnormalities of exams is essential.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Medium Work
• Physical Activity: Occasionally Performed (Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Sitting, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Stooping/bending, Twisting)
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools: Radiological Equipment
• Radiation: Non-Ionizing Radiation (Alpha, Beta and Gamma)

About the Role

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities they serve and the people they employ. This includes helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying difficult diagnoses with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where all employees are valued!

Benefits

Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Nebraska Methodist Health System offers a variety of benefits including:

• $15,000 Sign-on bonus
• Competitive Tuition reimbursement
• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is 8:30a-7p, weekdays - Rotating weekends (11a-9p), holidays and call shifts.