CT/MRI Tech Advanced - Full Time - Days

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
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.

Job Summary:
Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson
Address: 933 E. Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA


Work Schedule: Varied schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Rotating weekends and holidays
On-call requirements included

Benefits Eligibility: This position is eligible for full time benefits

Ask the recruiter about our $15,000 Sign on Bonus and Tuition Reimbursement!

*Selected candidate will also be required to perform diagnostic imaging.

Performs Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) imaging examinations to produce detailed images of the human body for medical diagnostic purposes.

Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position:
• Sign-on bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

Responsibilities:
Essential Functions

1. Smart Growth

• Willingly chooses to learn and become proficient in other department job duties.

2. Partnership 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 and patient care. Inform Central Supply for needed supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned i.e. taking call, covering extra shifts, covering for holidays, adjusting schedules as needed.

3. Heightened Focus on Efficiency

• Rotates on-call with other technologists (if applicable). Follows all procedures and guidelines of the department as required. Uses and understands the processes and procedures for transmitting images to Teleradiology Services.
• Routinely communicates with Supervisor on matters that include disruption of normal work flow, personnel issues, and patient concerns or complaints. Understands, promotes, and supports the department scheduling and accessibility goals as it relates to patients and referring physicians.
• Uses Cerner/logbook to correctly document appropriate exam indications, correct start/end times, and identification of second technologist 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.
• Consistently and correctly clocks in and out. Willing participant in staff reduction hours due to low patient volume.
• Completes examinations in a timely manner, but with continued quality and continuity of patient care.

4. Quality and Safety

• Willingly participates in the training of new employees and continues to assist employees who have recently been trained.
• Ability to apply clinical imaging protocols and positioning techniques including administering appropriate oral and IV contrast specific to the age of the patient.
• Performs quality exams by utilizing appropriate adult and/or pediatric 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.
• Routinely educates and screens all ancillary staff and visitors regarding the magnet environment or radiation safety and applies appropriate policy and procedure.
• Cleans and maintains all equipment as per hospital standards. Reporting faulty equipment to appropriate personnel.

5. People

• Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and a comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Age Specific Criteria".
• Actively looking for ways to offer a five star experience.
• Routinely exhibits the behavior and attributes for superior customer and patient service as outlined in the "Standards of Compassionate Service".
• Routinely screens the patient for safety precautions, educates them on the exam to be performed, and documents in RIS.
• Maintains awareness of ongoing exams and willingly seeks the opportunity to provide patient care and assist physicians and coworkers as needed.

6. Participate in rotating schedules of call and/or back-up call for either Computed Tomography (CT) & Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Schedule:

Varied schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Rotating weekends and holidays
On-call requirements included

Job Description:
Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an approved American Medical Association (AMA) school of Radiologic Technology required.
• Participates in mandatory in-services and continuing education as mandated by policies & procedures/ external agencies & as directed by supervisors.

Experience

• One year experience in Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), or a graduate from an approved Computed Tomography (CT)/Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program.

License/Certifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered in Radiography (R) required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered in both Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) required within 12 months of hire.
• Current Radiologic Technologist License (RAD-NE) or Permit to Practice (RAD-IA) for work state required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with hospital personnel, patients, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to perform numerous tasks at once.
• Proficient with working with patients of all ages (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly.)
• Knowledge of other modalities or willing to gain knowledge of other modalities as requested for the potential of cross-training opportunities.
• Possess a working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Ability to perform all routine and complex Computed Tomography (CT) & Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures, in which training was received.
• Ability to create 3D images on the scanner or an independent workstation.
• Ability to perform venipuncture for injections via butterfly needle and IV management for power injector use.
• Participate in rotating schedules of call and/or back-up call for either Computed Tomography (CT) & Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

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
  • Distinguish colors
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Standing
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
  • Walking

• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Grasping
  • Hearing
  • Reaching
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Speaking/talking

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

• Rare (1-33%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

• Occasionally (34%-66%):
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
  • Exposure to high magnetic fields (up to 3 Tesla) and radiofrequencies

About Methodist:

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.