CT Technologist
Company: Chi Health Good Samaritan
Location: Kearney
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities Up to a $10,000
sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to
external candidates Additional Night and Weekend Pay - Full Time
Opportunity. - Learn new skills and grow in your current skills. -
Full Time Opportunity As our CT Technologist, you will utilize your
expertise to capture precise diagnostic images, enabling our
Radiologists to accurately diagnose and/or rule out diverse medical
conditions. Every day, you will adeptly create detailed
cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal
organs. Your compassionate interaction and skill in patient care
will be crucial, as you play a significant role in fostering a
positive and comforting patient experience throughout the imaging
process. To be successful in this role, you will deeply understand
the critical importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes a
comprehensive knowledge of general imaging workflow, various
patient positioning techniques, and the ability to consistently
capture clear results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses
that guide effective patient care. - Proper assessment of the
patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure.
Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration,
process, and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed
consent for and assists physician with interventional procedures;
needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive
procedures. Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary
and observes universal precautions. Provides patient education as
appropriate. - Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct
technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies
prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation
safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR
safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around
radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when
utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure
i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc. - Obtains clear and
complete history from the patient and or patient record and records
that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and
future patient encounters - Is able to perform quality assessment
of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and
reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director. - Ensures
all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and
prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance and
quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality
requirements. Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and
reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to
supervisor, manager or director for follow-up. Uses CHI incident
reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns,
equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction
or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure. -
Responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all
department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR
accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State
Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications. Be
familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be
able to speak to all department processes around quality and
environment of care. Job Requirements Required - Graduate of a
Radiologic Technology program, upon hire - Basic Life Support -
CPR, upon hire and - Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon
hire and - Medical Radiographer: NE, upon hire and - Registered
Technologist Computed Tomography, within 24 - months Where You'll
Work Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI
Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in
Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced
level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter
transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and
local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care
including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care
unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive
neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and
outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard
Young Behavioral Health facility. Pay Range $29.36 - $43.68
/hour
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