CT & Mammography Radiologic Technologist
Winnebago, Nebraska
Winnebago Hospital

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Rad/CT Technologist)

Location: Winnebago, Nebraska
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Job Overview

• Perform a variety of difficult radiographic examinations including routine and complex exams.
• Position patients, select and set technical factors, and make exposures necessary for requested procedures.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and provide assistance to meet patient needs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot radiology equipment including cassette readers, PACS, and IT systems.
• Perform quality control (QC) for assigned modalities.
• Carry out digital radiology duties such as loading readers, pushing images to PACS, and electronic editing/annotating images.
• Maintain records of patient workload, examinations, equipment, and radiation surveys.
• Plan and coordinate radiology department operations and requisition supplies as needed.
• Represent the department in staff meetings and recommend adoption of new developments.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with 2 years of applicable experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be ARRT registered Technologist.
• CT and Mammography board certification required.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiographic exposure techniques, and radiation protection standards.
• Ability to perform nonstandard examinations and make sound, well-informed decisions.
• Ability to work with minimal to no supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Physical & Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
• Use hands to operate computer keyboard and office equipment.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Reading, writing, and calculating skills required.
• Above average social interaction skills.

Certifications & Compliance

• Maintain accreditation through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) by completing mandatory continuing education units (24 CEUs per biennium).
• Maintain certifications as Radiographer, Mammographer, and CT Technologist throughout employment.
• Must comply with background checks, drug screening, health assessments, immunizations, and TB testing as conditions of employment.

Additional Information

• Employment practices are free of discrimination; Native American applicants receive preference as per federal law.
• Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

This position requires a dedicated professional with strong technical skills in diagnostic imaging, capable of handling complex radiographic procedures and maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.