CT Technologist

Overview As our CT Technologist, you will utilize your expertise to capture precise diagnostic images, enabling our Radiologists to accurately diagnose and/or rule out diverse medical conditions. Every day, you will create detailed cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal organs. Your compassionate interaction and patient care will be crucial in fostering a positive and comforting patient experience throughout the imaging process. You will understand the critical importance of diagnostic imaging, including general imaging workflow, patient positioning techniques, and the ability to consistently capture clear results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses that guide effective patient care. Responsibilities Assess the patient and their ability to participate in the ordered procedure. Provide a clear explanation of the procedure including duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verify informed consent for and assist the physician with interventional procedures (e.g., needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures). Practice aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observe universal precautions. Provide patient education as appropriate. Select the proper equipment, set correct technical factors, follow procedure protocols, and gather supplies prior to performing the procedure. Recognize all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR safety standards. Follow rules around radiation protection including wearing lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is potential exposure (e.g., CT room, portable exams). Obtain a clear and complete history from the patient and/or records and document data to assist image interpretation and future patient encounters. Perform quality assessment of images obtained and evaluate equipment issues, reporting assessment to the supervisor, manager, or director. Ensure all equipment is in working order at the start of the day and prior to procedures. Perform any required performance and quality tests, including ACR quality requirements. Check supplies for outdates prior to use and report shortages, variations, or equipment failures to the supervisor, manager, or director. Use the CHI incident reporting system to report patient injuries, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reactions or errors, and visitor or personal injuries or exposure. Participate in and understand department, campus, and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to licensure or certifications. Be familiar with CMS and Joint Commission requirements and articulate department processes around quality and environment of care. Qualifications Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program, upon hire Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT), upon hire Medical Radiographer: IA, upon hire Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, within 24 months Where You\'ll Work For more than 50 years, the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital, its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. CHI Health Missouri Valley strives to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents—children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services close to home within this community. #J-18808-Ljbffr