Job Title: Radiology Technologist (LRT) – CT Certified
Location: Elkhart, Kansas (67950)
Schedule: Full-Time | 36-Hour Shifts
- Primary: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- On-Call: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM (including weekends)
- For candidates that do not live in Elkhart, there is an opportunity to sleep onsite
Position Overview
A community hospital in Elkhart, KS is seeking a Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) with CT certification to join its imaging team. This is a full-time role offering a slower-paced environment with a mix of scheduled imaging and on-call coverage. The position provides strong autonomy and the opportunity to work across modalities in a supportive, team-oriented setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic imaging procedures, including CT scans and general radiography
- Ensure high-quality imaging while maintaining patient safety and comfort
- Prepare and position patients appropriately for procedures
- Respond to on-call imaging needs during assigned hours, including weekends
- Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to support patient diagnosis and care
- Maintain accurate imaging records and documentation
- Follow all regulatory and hospital protocols
Qualifications
- Active Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT)
- CT certification
- Ability to participate in on-call rotation (nights and weekends)
- Strong technical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a lower-volume, rural hospital setting
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Full-time stability with a balanced, slower-paced work environment
- Competitive pay depending on experience
Why This Opportunity
- Slower-paced hospital setting with manageable patient volume
- Broad imaging exposure with CT and general radiology
- Increased autonomy and responsibility during on-call coverage
- Close-knit team and community-focused care
About Elkhart, KS
Nestled in the southwest corner of Kansas, Elkhart offers wide open skies, unbeatable affordability, and a tight-knit community where you truly matter. With the 108,000-acre Cimarron National Grassland right out your back door, think hunting, fishing, hiking, and some of the best stargazing in the country, this is small-town living at its finest. Your paycheck goes further, your commute is short, and your impact at Morton County Hospital is real.
Affordable Living — Your Dollar Goes Further: The median home value in Elkhart is around $92,400, less than half the national median, and the typical renter pays roughly $682/month, well below the national average. Your salary stretches dramatically further here than in any metro area.
Wide Open Spaces & Outdoor Adventure: Just 7 miles north of Elkhart, the Cimarron National Grassland offers camping, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and hunting across 108,000+ acres, the largest public land in Kansas. Fishing ponds are stocked with rainbow trout in winter and channel catfish in summer, and hunters pursue whitetail deer, pronghorn, quail, pheasant, and more.
Dark Skies & Star Gazing: The absence of city lights reveals a dazzling display of stars, creating a celestial panorama that makes camping under the vast Kansas sky an unforgettable experience. This is a genuinely unique quality-of-life perk hard to find anywhere else.
Rich History Right in Your Backyard: Elkhart sits along roughly 33 miles of the Historic Santa Fe Trail, where you can still see original wagon ruts from 1821–1880, and the Morton County Historical Society Museum brings the Dust Bowl era and pioneer life vividly to life.
Small-Town Community Feel: Living in Elkhart offers a true rural feel where most residents own their homes and there's a strong sense of community, the kind of place where your neighbors know your name.
Local Amenities: Downtown Elkhart features the historic Doric Theater, local retail shops, restaurants, and more. You'll also find a 9-hole golf course, a 2.5-mile walking trail at Whistle Stop Park, and one of the oldest roller rinks in western Kansas.
Short Commute: The average commute in Elkhart is just 17.4 minutes, compared to the national average of 26.6 minutes. Working at Morton County Hospital means you're never far from home.
Low Crime, Above-Average Schools: Elkhart's public schools are rated above average, and the town has low crime rates, great for families looking to put down roots.
We would love to talk to you. Apply today.