CT Technologist Evenings

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At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis 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! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Location:

Methodist Fremont Health

Address: 450 E 23rd St.

- Fremont, NE

Work Schedule:

Mon
- Thu, 11A
-9P. This position will cover call, some holidays and weekends.

Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist is responsible for completing specialized CT procedures in accordance with organizational policies and established professional standards of care. This position is accountable for the quality of the examinations completing utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment and critical thinking skills necessary to obtain accurate diagnostic images. Responsible for all duties related to patient care or other duties as necessary. Demonstrate active involvement in the department.

• 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.

Mon
- Thu, 11A
-9P. This position will cover call, some holidays and weekends.

• Associate’s Degree required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• 1-2 years of experience working as a CT Technologist, or;
• Successful completion of a CT Externship through an approved CT school required.
• 3-5 years of experience working as a Rad Tech preferred.

• 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.

• Ability to manage and interact with patients and families of all age groups preferred.
• Ability to work at a fast pace preferred.

• Stands and or walks frequently.
• Sits frequently.
• Lifts and or carries up to 20 lbs. frequently, 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Pushes and/or pulls up to 20 lbs. frequently.
• Bends, stoops and…