Radiologic Technologist

Great Plains Health • North Platte, NE

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About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist completes specialized radiographic procedures in accordance with organizational policies and established professional standards of care. The position is accountable for examination quality and uses specialized knowledge, judgment, and critical-thinking skills to obtain accurate diagnostic images.

The role involves preparing and assisting patients, operating radiographic equipment, obtaining diagnostic images, and preparing completed images for interpretation. The technologist may perform procedures involving intravenous contrast media and assist the radiologist with interventional procedures. The position takes department call as assigned and participates in continuing education to stay current with changing technology, procedures, and protocols. Work is performed in a clinical setting with exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous chemicals, dangerous fumes, radiation, medical gases, and dimly lit areas, with constant use of computerized equipment.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited two-year radiologic technology program.
• Current Medical Radiographer license or Temporary Medical Radiographer status as defined by Nebraska regulation 16-006.04; the temporary license is valid for 18 months after issuance and is not renewable.
• Registration or registry eligibility with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Review, obtain, and record patient history and the reason for examination; assess whether the ordered examination is appropriate and tailor it to patients’ needs and abilities.
• Review relevant lab values and medication lists before procedures using intravenous contrast media, consulting the radiologist about abnormal findings or medication conflicts.
• Transport patients safely and assist them with examination or procedure preparation while maintaining privacy and comfort.
• Perform venipuncture for examinations requiring intravenous contrast media.
• Prepare a sterile field and assist the radiologist as needed during interventional procedures.
• Operate equipment according to manufacturer specifications and select technical factors based on patient characteristics, pathology, age, abilities, and limitations.
• Provide radiation protection for patients and coworkers, considering age-specific requirements.
• Demonstrate the anatomy requested in accordance with examination protocols and standards of care.
• Demonstrate competency in patient assessment, treatment, and care, and in the use of intravenous contrast media and treatment of adverse reactions.
• Prepare completed images for interpretation and use required software applications to complete examinations.
• Take department call as assigned.
• Participate in continuing education and stay informed about changing technology, procedures, and protocols.
• Perform functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
• Provide customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED