Radiologic Technologist - Part Time - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Fremont, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging examinations at Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont, Nebraska. The role supports safe, high-quality imaging and patient care by verifying patient identity and orders, explaining procedures, positioning patients, evaluating images, and making corrections when needed. The technologist also helps coordinate department workflow, assists patients, physicians, and coworkers, and may perform reception and medical-record duties. The position uses RIS/Cerner, digital dictation, and PACS systems to manage orders, document exams and exposures, monitor worklists, and address image exceptions. The technologist follows department procedures and confidentiality requirements, supports students’ clinical education, and provides age-appropriate care. The schedule consists of day hours with varied workdays according to department needs.

Requirements

Diploma or associate degree from an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) School of Radiology Technology.
Current and maintained Department of Public Health license for the work state (RAD.NE or RAD.IA).
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or board eligible.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within three months of hire.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, providers, and coworkers.
Analytical skills to manage exposure factors and the ability to perform multiple tasks at once.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) School of Radiology Technology.
One year of Radiology experience.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging examinations and assess exams for technical and positional accuracy, correcting issues as appropriate.
Identify patients using two identifiers, explain pending procedures, provide comfort measures, and position patients to support cooperation and quality imaging.
Use initialized lead markers to identify anatomical position.
Manage department workflow, review orders for clinical and demographic consistency, monitor ongoing exams, and communicate exam status to relevant staff.
Assist physicians, patients, and coworkers during exams, and provide or arrange coverage for procedures as needed.
Perform radiology reception tasks, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, entering orders, and making reminder calls; perform medical-record clerk duties as needed.
Use RIS/Cerner applications correctly to modify orders, document comments and exposures or repeats, complete exams, and monitor order status through the online worklist.
Use the digital dictation system and PACS; identify and resolve image exceptions and provide memo comments for study interpretation when needed.
Follow department policies and guidelines, ensure correct patient identification on images, and report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
Provide and monitor on-the-job training in accordance with Methodist College standards and guide students’ clinical education.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and student and coworker confidentiality in accordance with FERPA.
Provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and complete the annual Age Specific Competency Quiz.
Be ready to work at the start of the scheduled shift and use processes that support leaving at the end of the shift.