CT Technologist Wknd
Company: CHI Health Missouri Valley
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: March 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities Up to $10,000
Sign on Bonus Up to $10,000 Educational Assistance Job Summary /
Purpose Under the direction of a physician and with little
supervision, performs procedures, using diagnostic imaging
equipment designed for radiographic imaging. Provides health care
services as needed, using radiographic, computed axial tomography,
magnetic resonance, interventional radiology, mammography,
ultrasound and or nuclear medicine and PET to assist in diagnosis
and treatment. Performs procedures, computer processing and related
techniques, producing images for interpretation by, or at the
request of, a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional
judgment in performance of service and maintains a demeanor
complementary to medical ethics. Provides patient care and
recognizes essential critical thinking skills needed for successful
completion of procedure. Participates in on-call duty as needed.
Essential Functions - Proper assessment of the patient and their
abilities to participate in ordered procedure. Provides a clear
explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what
to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent for and
assists physician with interventional procedures; needle
localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures.
Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes
universal precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate. -
Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical
factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to
performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety
standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR safety
standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation
protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing
fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT
room, performing portable exams etc. - 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. Performs any performance and
quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality
requirements. Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and
reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to
supervisor, manager or director for follow-up. Uses CHI incident
reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns,
equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction
or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure. -
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. Be
familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be
able to speak to all department processes around quality and
environment of care. The job summary and responsibilities listed
above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work
performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job
responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job.
Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Job
Requirements Education and Experience - Graduate of a Radiologic
Technology program upon hire Required Licensure and Certifications
- Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) - Required Upon Hire -
Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR) - Required Upon Hire
- Medical Radiographer: IA (MRAD:IA) - Required Upon Hire -
Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT) - Required
within 24 months centralimaging 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. Through the years, CHI Health
Missouri Valley has strived 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. Pay Range $29.36 - $43.68 /hour
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