CT/Xray Technologist
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LocationMercy Emergency Department – Marion
Also inCedar Rapids, Iowa
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 9, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Ensures accurate and clinically relevant information communicated with patients, families, and co-workers
Performs diagnostic x-ray and CT exams according to established protocol with minimal radiation
Explains and prepares patient for CT exams
Demonstrates working knowledge of RIS, PACS, Laborworkx and other software
Identifies each patient correctly verifying exam to be performed
Reviews patient history and clinical diagnosis for appropriateness of exam
Reviews images for technique, positioning, laterality, demographics and quality
Establishes intravenous access using sterile technique to inject contrast media
Supports School of Radiology educational process, supervises students
Trains radiography students and new employees
Adheres to Iowa Department of Public Health Radiation Safety Regulations
Follows safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions
Competent in using diagnostic (fixed and portable) x-ray equipment
Competent with Computed Tomography equipment and scanning
Competent in using department information systems and PACS
Education sufficient to obtain required licensure
American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or (CT) certificate
Iowa Department of Public Health State Permit to Practice Diagnostic Radiography
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training
One year experience in CT
Skills
RIS
PACS
Laborworkx
External Applicants Earn up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus!
External applicants are eligible for a $5,000 relocation bonus if residing 75 miles or more from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Four 10-hour shifts working 12pm-10pm on a rotating schedule Sunday-Saturday; no call; rotating holidays
Work Shift
Evening Shift
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Summary
This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by performing computed tomography procedures, including CT procedures of an invasive nature.
Job Description
Job Duties
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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.
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Performs diagnostic x-ray and CT exams according to established protocol and with the least amount of radiation needed to obtain a quality image.
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Explains and prepares the patient for all CT exams.
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Demonstrates a working knowledge of RIS, PACS, Laborworkx and other computer software as assigned.
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Identifies each patient correctly verifying the exam to be performed.
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Reviews each patient’s medical history and clinical diagnosis for appropriateness of exam.
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Reviews diagnostic x-ray and CT images for technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics and image quality and repeats images of poor quality.
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Establishes intravenous access, using sterile technique, to inject contrast media.
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Supports the School of Radiology educational process.
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Supervises students as outlined in the Student Supervision policy.
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Trains radiography students and new employees while providing quality patient care.
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Adheres to the Iowa Department of Public Health Radiation Safety Regulations as it applies to worker and patient safety in the CT department.
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Follows Mercy’s safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.
Department Specific Duties
Imaging Center:
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Performs diagnostic x-ray (fixed and portable) and CT exams according to established protocol.
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Explains and prepares the patient for all CT and x-ray exams.
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Reviews diagnostic x-ray (fixed and portable) and CT images for technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics and image quality. Will repeat images of poor quality.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Competent in using diagnostic (fixed and portable) x-ray equipment.
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Competent with Computed Tomography equipment and scanning.
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Competent in using department information systems and PACS.
Professional Experience
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One year experience in CT preferred.
Education
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Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
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American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or (CT) certificate required.
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Iowa Department of Public Health State Permit to Practice Diagnostic Radiography required.
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Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
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Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
Physical Requirements
Medium: Exert 20-50lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently.
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.
Legal
Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.