CT Technologist

Overview

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924 CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery a level II neonatal intensive care unit a nationally accredited cancer center comprehensive neurosurgery advanced orthopedic program and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Responsibilities

**$15,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates**

• Full Time Opportunity

• Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure
• Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure.
• Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters
• Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director.
• Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure
• Responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program

Licenses and Requirements

• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ARRT Board Certified in Radiology
• Must hold a valid Medical Radiography or General Radiology Technologist Permit to Practice license in Nebraska or Iowa depending on work state
• ARRT Board Certified in CT within 1 year of hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipuncture’s as required for position
• Demonstrated ability to set and maintain multiple priorities in an environment with shifting priorities, while providing accurate deliverables in a timely fashion
• Must be self-motivated, and able to take ownership of projects/assignments
• Must be a team player with excellent follow-up and customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills
• Interpersonal skills in dealing with guests and team members