CT/Xray Technologist

Mercy Health

CT/Xray Technologist performing diagnostic imaging procedures at Mercy Medical Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. Ensuring quality patient care and adhering to safety regulations while supervising students.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeHiawatha • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing diagnostic x-ray and CT exams while ensuring patient safety and quality image acquisition. Proficient in patient communication, supervision of students, and adherence to regulatory standards in radiology.

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Diagnostic X-Ray And CT ExamsAmerican Registry Of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)Iowa Department Of Public Health State PermitBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPatient Communication

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic ImagingIntravenous AccessRadiation Safety ProtocolsImage Quality AssessmentPatient History Review

Soft Skills

Patient CareSupervisionTraining

Tools & Technologies

RISPACSLaborworkx

Certifications & Qualifications

ARRT CertificationIowa Department Of Public Health State PermitBasic Life Support (BLS)Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

Industry Keywords

RadiologyCT DepartmentPatient OutcomeSafety Guidelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ray

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensures that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed.
Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome.
Performs diagnostic x-ray 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 exams.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of RIS, PACS, Laborworkx and other computer software as assigned.
Identifies each patient correctly verifying the exam to be performed.
Reviews each patient's medical history and clinical diagnosis for appropriateness of exam.
Reviews diagnostic x-ray and CT images for technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics and image quality and repeats images of poor quality.
Establishes intravenous access, using sterile technique, 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 to worker and patient safety in the CT department.
Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
One year experience in CT preferred.
Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.

Benefits

Comp & perks

External applicants are eligible for an up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus!
External applicants are eligible for a relocation bonus of up to $5,000 if residing 75 miles or more from Mercy Medical Center.
The position also has no call with rotating holidays!