CT Technologist I
Company: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: May 20, 2023
Job Description:
Overview
MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic medical
centers in Des Moines West Des Moines Newton and Centerville and
two specialty hospitals - MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des
Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds
total) - along with more than 20 additional facilities that house
more than 50 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty
clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893 MercyOne Central
Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines
and is also one of the largest employers in the state with more
than 7000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1000
physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a
member of MercyOne which was founded in 1998 through a
collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health - two
of the country's foremost not-for-profit Catholic health
organizations. MercyOne has more than 20000 colleagues in Iowa and
surrounding states.
Responsibilities
- Location: MercyOne Iowa Heart Center office in West Des Moines,
Iowa Position: Part Time, 8 hour shifts, 3 days per week. Hours:
Routinely Scheduled on Wednesday/Thursday 9am - 5:30pm and Friday
8am - 4:30pm. Clinic Operations: Business Hours. No Weekends, No
Call, No Holidays About this position: This is a great opportunity
for a CT Technologist who is looking to broaden their CT knowledge.
You will be working with a small team of technologists who are
expertly trained in all things CT Cardiac and Vascular imaging. At
Iowa Heart we perform a vast range of CT imaging including routine
CT and CTA exams. We are one of very few in the area that performs
CTA Coronary, CTA Coronary Bypass, CTA TAVR (pre-procedure with
measurements), CTA Chest PVI (for ablation and Watchman device
placements) as well as many others. We are looking for someone
interested in this exciting opportunity in our growing clinic.
- Performs tests, including stress tests, according to protocol.
Documents appropriate information.
- Confirms patient's medical record includes diagnosis and order
for specified test/procedure. Instructs, educates and schedules
patients for ordered tests and follows up per procedures and
protocols identified by specific departments.
- Greets patients, establishes IV sites and administers
intravenous medications as a part of various diagnostic tests,
protocols all within scope of practice.
- Documents appropriate information, enters data in computer, and
maintains EMR.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment, ensures proper
functioning of equipment and orders supplies specific to the
department.
- Adheres to ALARA Program.
- Completes assigned billing as needed.
Qualifications
- Graduate of Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification
program and completion of preceptorship; must be registered within
one year of hire; OR completion of a two-year training program in
Radiologic technology, maintain a current Iowa permit to practice
and ARRT registry and have 2 years of experience; OR an Advanced
Medical Training Degree (Associate of Science degree or Associate's
degree in Paramedic, or Allied Health Profession) with 2 years of
experience.
- Minimum of 6 months' experience and/or training of cardiac
monitoring and patient assessment preferred.
- Successfully completes Iowa Heart Center Skills Evaluation for
Stress Testing within first 3 months and annually thereafter.
- Valid Iowa Driver's/Chauffeur's License required, must meet
MercyOne's Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18
years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified
or obtained within 30 days of hire.
- ACLS within 30 days of hire
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training
specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
- Level I Cardiac Arrhythmia class within 60 days of hire.
- Level II 12 Lead EKG class within 1 year of hire.
- Level III Advanced 12 Lead EKG class within 1 year of hire.
Pay Range
$27.70 - $40.17 /hour
Keywords: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, West Des Moines , CT Technologist I, Other , West Des Moines, Iowa
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