CT/Xray Technologist - UnityPoint Health

CT/Xray Technologist

Full Time and PRN Available. 

Moline, IL

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Under general supervision performs professional duties in the application of Computerized Tomography and Diagnostic Radiology services. Demonstrates proficiency in performing all CT exams, and Diagnostic Radiology exams, administering contrast media and other related patient care services.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Job Performance

• Correctly performs all prescribed CT procedures in an efficient
• Correctly performs all prescribed Radiology procedures in an efficient manner
• Can work independently and critique exams.
• Demonstrates competency in preparing patients for procedures and the administration of contrast media.
• Can work independently and critique exams.
• Can navigate working in CT and X-ray during assigned shiftUtilizes good judgment to plan effectively and solve problems

Patient Care

• Provides patient education as needed for exam and ensures all consents and forms are signed prior to exam/procedure as indicated.
• Demonstrates competence in age-appropriate care coordination
• Obtains and records patient history and interprets physician orders correctly

Quality Improvement

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• Is cognizant of radiation safety to self and others.
• Assures equipment is operational prior to patient care
• Reports any malfunction of equipment to appropriate personnel (clinical specialist/manager)
• Logs in technical information and completes necessary reports/survey complying with all regulatory agencies and hospital policy/protocol.
• Participates in hospital-wide process improvements

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology with equivalent training and experience as required by the licensing bodies. 

Experience: Clinical Rotation in CT as student technologist. 1-2 Years in Diagnostic Radiology Preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):Registry eligible team members who have obtained a state of Illinois Temporary License may perform duties in Illinois but must be registered by The Iowa Department of Public Health. (IDPH) and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography within 90 days of their first day of employment and obtain a permanent license with the State of Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) within one year of their first day of employment.Must pass ARRT CT board exam within 18 months of hire date. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication – written & verbal, Decision making, Flexibility, Customer/patient focused, Interpersonal skills, Independent Judgment & Decision Making, Managing priorities/deadlines, Planning and organizing skills, Problem-solving and analytical ability, Professionalism, Relationship management, Self-Development, Teamwork, Technical Aptitude – ability to learn new systems quickly.

Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.