Radiologic Technologist - X-Ray, PRN

Think Aksarben•Omaha, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a new healthcare system that changes the way we think about our patients and healthcare. We are in search of an X-Ray Radiologic Technologist who would serve as a vital team member and work collaboratively to provide patient-centered quality care. We purposely seek out talented, passionate professionals who love to serve and have a mission that aligns with high quality consistent performance. Are you detailed and organized in your approach to work? Do you enjoy serving patients and building relationships with them? Are you driven by purposeful and meaningful work? Our ideal candidate will be a strong individual performer, as well as someone who enjoys collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals. They will exhibit interpersonal talent that enable them to work effectively with their team and to cultivate trusting relationships with our patients. It is essential that this person be highly organized and detailed and exhibit the talent of juggling multiple responsibilities and tasks while providing the highest patient care. Initiative, direction, service, and personal accountability are also keys to success in this role.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA approved program in Radiologic Technology or military training in Radiologic Technology
Completion of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in radiology
Current certification as a Radiographer ARRT-R from American Registry of Radiologic Technology
Must possess a Medical Radiographer License in NE or a Diagnostic Radiographer Permit in Iowa to practice, as a radiographer, license or permit must be held in the state which you practice
BL or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute: CPR, PRO, must say �Professional Level-with AED�, and American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Must possess a strong knowledge of human structure and function, radiographic positioning, selection of exposure factors, and preparation & administration of contrast media for routine and special radiographic procedures.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of unit orientation required
Demonstrate utilization of knowledge and skills to meet age-specific needs of the patient population

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-dimensional medical imaging systems, patient transportation devices, and radiology information system and Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide radiological services by exemplifying the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform a variety of radiographic procedures utilizing ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis
Prepares room, equipment, contrast media, and supplies as necessary for each procedure.
Performs routine diagnostic radiographic services accurately and competently using predefined department protocols
Able to perform all procedures offered by the department and shows a willingness to learn new procedures and technology
Selects proper exposure and technical parameters into the x-ray generating systems to provide the optimum image
Interacts with the patient to address their concerns, obtain verbal permission to perform their examination, and respond to any needs stated or unstated by the patient
Provides patient education to patient and family by providing an explanation of procedures to be performed and radiology processes
Assumes responsibility for protection of patient and other persons involved in procedures, including utilizing radiation exposure reduction techniques such a proper collimation and lead shielding to minimize radiation exposure
Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and assists in providing immediate care for life support measures
Comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission, and any other specific safety, security and infection control policies
Maintains patient and radiology electronic health records following HIPAA standards
Completes the required hours of continuing education in order to maintain certification in all assigned imaging modalities and completes annual clinical competency assessments
Perform other work assignments as required