CT/MRI Technologist

About the role

In a career as a CT & MRI Technologist, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will perform a variety of tasks involved in the taking of CT and MRI scans.

Schedule

Full-Time, 8 hour days or 10 hours days, with rotating call covering x-ray and OR and rotating holidays.

Locations

West Hospital

Major Responsibilities & Duties

• Performs complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of the CT and MRI scanner in accordance with prescribed radiation/ MRI safety procedures, including all patient screening procedures.
• Affirms that for all scans correct patient, imaging site, patient positioning, correct protocols and scan parameters are verified.
• Positions and instructs patients for CT and MRI scans using immobilization, support, and protective devices.
• Affords contrast media, if indicated; screens and educates patients regarding contrast media, possible reactions, and post procedure contrast instructions; implements emergency procedures in response to contrast media reactions.
• Able to successfully send images to PACS and demonstrates basic knowledge of PACS software.
• Evaluates CT and MRI scans for technical quality, collates processed images, in sequence of exposure, and appropriately labels.
• Routes images and appropriate history electronically to the interpreting radiologist.
• Ensures correct charging of procedures and supplies.
• Participates in department performance improvement and survey readiness activities.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Radiology service standards.
• Obtains insurance prior authorizations for CT and MRI studies.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved, accredited School of Radiologic Technology or an Education in Radiologic Technology from an approved program in the U.S.
• ARRT in Radiography and MRI within 90-days of transfer or hire required.
• Minimum of two years' experience required.
• CPR certification required.

About Boys Town

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Additional benefits include reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location, low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs, no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider, a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account, and tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.