CT Technologist

Medical Associates Radiology department is seeking a full-time CT Technologist!

As a CT Tech, you will perform specialized diagnostic medical imaging procedures, producing quality images for interpretation by physician, specific skills in computed tomography. You must be an energetic, self-motivated, team-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and be able to positively relate with others in a fast paced environment.

Schedule: Mon-Fri primarily between 6:30am-5:00pm, flexibility required. No weekends, holidays, or call!

Location: West Campus – 1500 Associates Drive Dubuque, IA

Benefits Package Includes:

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to post process images and prepare study for Radiologist/Physician to read
• Elicit patient histories from medical charts and the patient; explain and prepare patient for procedures.
• Communicate with Radiologist or Physician to select appropriate parameters.
• Monitor patient's condition during procedure and initiate appropriate life support if necessary.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and stocked with pertinent supplies.
• Maintain accurate charge tickets
• Maintain proper information in the RIS, tracking images to various other locations.
• Apply principles of radiation protection to both patients and staff.
• Cannulate veins for administration of contrast material or other medications.
• Maintain computed tomography and power injector equipment in good condition, reporting any malfunction to Manager Radiology.  Perform Quality Assurance.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience: Three to five years of similar or related CT experience.

Education: Board certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist and CT certification required.

Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, leadership, physicians, patients and visitors

Other Skills: PACS, Cerner, hoyer lift operations, gurney, wheelchair, injection paraphernalia, power injectors, and vein cannulization.