External applicants are eligible for an up to $4500 sign on bonus!!

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing computed tomography procedures, including CT procedures of an invasive nature.

Job Duties

• ​​​​Ensure that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at handoffs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information inorder to allow for the best possible patient outcome.
• Performs diagnostic x-ray (fixed and portable) and CT exams according to established protocol and with the least amount of radiation needed to obtain a quality image.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all CT and x-ray exams
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of RIS, PACS, Laborworkx, and other computer software as assigned.
• Identifies each patient correctly by verifying the exam to be performed.
• Reviews each patient's medical history and clinical diagnosis for appropriateness of exam.
• Reviews diagnostic x-ray (fixed and portable) and CT images of technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics and image quality and repeat images of poor quality.
• Establishes intravenous access, using sterile techniques, to inject contrast media.
• Supports the School of Radiology educational process.
• Supervises students as outlined in the Student Supervision policy.
• Trains radiography students and new employees while providing quality patient care.
• Adheres to the Iowa Department of Public Health Radiation Safety Regulations as it applies t worker and patient safety in the Radiology Department. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Competent in using diagnostic (fixed and portable) x-ray equipment

• Competent with Computed Tomography equipment and scanning.

• Competent in utilizing department information systems and PACS.

Professional Experience

• One year experience in CT preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or (CT) certificate required.

• Iowa Department of Public Health State Permit to Practice Diagnostic Radiography required.

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit verification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Physical Demand Requirements

• Sedentary: Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a minute amount frequently