Radiologic Technologist- Offsite/PRN-Casual

Children's Nebraska • Omaha, NE

102d

About The Position

At Children's, the region's only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Requirements

• Experience in performing radiological exams and phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of pediatric care and age-specific competency in data collection.
• Ability to interact with patients and families considering their developmental level and needs.
• Familiarity with infection control regulations and maintaining a clean work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in radiology or related field.
• Experience working in a pediatric healthcare setting.
• Bilingual skills to communicate with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate quality patient care by performing radiological exams, phlebotomy, and simple laboratory exams as requested.
• Perform initial patient/family intake as outlined in specific standards in an appropriate time frame.
• Prepare patient rooms for admission.
• Collect initial and ongoing data on patients as directed by the RN using clinic standards to provide baseline information for the plan of care and document.
• Demonstrate age-specific competency in data collection of patients by obtaining and interpreting information in terms of patient needs.
• Facilitate patient flow under the direction of the RN.
• Report information to the appropriate person(s) in an appropriate time frame and document data accurately.
• Perform routine radiographic examinations as requested by physicians to facilitate diagnosis in accordance with department procedure manual.
• Prepare patient rooms including equipment set-up, supplies, immobilization devices, lead shields, and isolation procedure requirements.
• Educate patients/parents to allay apprehension and elicit cooperation during the exam.
• Transport patients to and from the radiology area to facilitate timely completion of patient exams as requested.
• Calculate and select proper technical factors, positioning, and film markings based on patient age, physical condition, and suspected pathology.
• Process radiographs and evaluate them for technical quality.
• Prepare radiographs for interpretation by Radiologist; record pertinent patient data.
• Maintain documentation logs and retrieve film reports as requested.
• Implement care activities according to Physician/RN direction to facilitate improvement in patient's condition.
• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age, and adolescent patients.
• Interact with patient/family according to child's developmental level and identified needs.
• Consider cultural, cognitive, emotional, and social influences on the patient/family's ability and readiness.
• Perform lab controls at designated times and log information in appropriate areas.
• Provide care in accordance with physician orders and the RN's request within the plan of care.
• Perform or assist with unit tests and procedures accurately and in a timely manner as directed by the RN, document and report results.
• Ensure proper functioning and order of the work area by notifying manager of equipment failures and monitoring inventory of supplies used.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion to comply with infection control regulations and present a professional environment to patients/families.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed