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Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a casual/prn position at Nebraska Methodist Hospital. Casual employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the business needs, with shifts varying weekly. The role involves assisting physicians with performing various procedures within Surgery and Fluoro, ensuring optimal patient experience and safety. The position requires proficiency in C-Arm use during surgical procedures and strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients, families, and hospital personnel. The technologist will also be responsible for maintaining equipment, managing supplies, and documenting patient information accurately within various hospital systems.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved American Medical Association (AMA) School of Radiologic Technology required.
Participation in mandatory inservices and continuing education as mandated by policies & procedures, external agencies and as directed by supervisors required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered or board eligible is required.
Current license from the Nebraska Department of Health (RAD.NE) or the Iowa Department of Health (RAD.IA) depending on the locations providing radiology services required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Must demonstrate proficiency in the use of C-Arm during surgical procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients and family members as well as hospital personnel and coworkers.
Must have analytical skills necessary to computate exposure factors.
Ability to supervise, delegate and evaluate.
Ability to follow through and to perform numerous tasks at once and work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

1 year experience in radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides care for the optimal patient experience, looking for ways to help people and optimize the customer experience.
Communicates effectively with empathy, compassion, and respect, and actively listens to others.
Provides appropriate patient care as outlined in the "Age specific criteria", ensuring patient comfort and understanding of the exam.
Performs Time out prior to procedure start.
Assists surgeon/radiologist with surgery/special procedures.
Ensures optimal visualization of anatomy by directing radiographic equipment.
Assists staff in room with procedure set-up.
Responds to pages in a timely manner.
Ensures Powerchart is available to the performing physician prior to start of case.
Demonstrates knowledge of order entry and ability to order correct exams and proper indications.
Matches digital images to Radiology Information System (RIS) orders, for viewing in Picture Archival Communication System (PACS).
Starts and completes exams performed, consistently using Exam Management.
Documents Medications and Allergies.
Consistently uses Powerscribe.
Assists in maintaining appropriate par levels of supplies and communicates to appropriate ordering personnel.
Accurately verifies patient identification.
Properly identifies anatomical orientation on all films.
Cleans and disinfects equipment at the conclusion of each case.
Maintains a positive and respectful relationship with team members.
Understands and supports the direction and workflow of the department.
Available at the start of scheduled shift and appropriately manages completion of shift.
Relieves coworkers during cases as needed.
Performs job duties as assigned.
Maintains communication/coordination with pertinent areas.
Demonstrates ability to manage department workflow as needed.
Maintains awareness of ongoing procedures and assists co-workers in unassigned areas when available.
Willingly seeks opportunity to provide patient care, or assist others as needed.
Provides and monitors “on the job training” per Methodist College Standards.
Maintains professional and courteous relationship with students and instructors.
Effectively demonstrates MHS and Imaging Behavior Standards.
Shows knowledge by following department Policy & Procedures Manual.