Cardiovascular Rad Tech Regional Float

CommonSpirit Health•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging. As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions. Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction. To be successful in this role, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses. Assists with pre-procedure education and preparing patients for procedure. Collaborates with other staff to assure the patient has a thorough understanding of procedure and is able to answer questions as needed. Assures the patient is positioned properly for the procedure. Assures EKG electrodes are properly placed and cardiac electrodes correctly applied Assures skin is prepped and sterilized appropriately prior to procedural draping Sets up patient and sterile equipment in accordance to the performing physician’s preferences.

Requirements

Medical Radiographer: NE, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire
Medical Radiographer: IA, upon hire

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs.
Actively contribute to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.
Deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.
Assist with pre-procedure education and preparing patients for procedure.
Collaborate with other staff to assure the patient has a thorough understanding of procedure and is able to answer questions as needed.
Assure the patient is positioned properly for the procedure.
Assure EKG electrodes are properly placed and cardiac electrodes correctly applied.
Assure skin is prepped and sterilized appropriately prior to procedural draping.
Set up patient and sterile equipment in accordance to the performing physician’s preferences.