Radiologic Technologist - Part Time - Days

Best Care•Fremont, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging examinations at Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont, Nebraska. The role provides patient-centered imaging care, supports department workflow, and uses radiology information systems and imaging technologies to document and manage examinations. Work is scheduled during day hours on varied workdays according to department needs. The technologist identifies patients using two identifiers, explains pending procedures, provides comfort and positioning assistance, uses initialized lead markers, and reviews images for technical and positional accuracy. The position also involves reviewing orders, assisting physicians and coworkers, communicating exam status, and performing reception and medical-record duties as needed. The technologist maintains working knowledge of RIS/Cerner, digital dictation, and PACS; completes and tracks exams and orders accurately; follows department procedures; supports student clinical training; maintains confidentiality under HIPAA and FERPA; and provides age-appropriate care. Physical demands include medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force, with frequent or constant standing, walking, reaching, seeing, speaking, hearing, and other listed movements. The work involves patient-contact biological hazards and exposure to radiation and other equipment-related hazards.

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 or board eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required 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 numerous tasks at once.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor 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 prioritize exams appropriately.
Identify patients using two identifiers, ensure they understand the procedure, provide comfort measures, and position them for optimal cooperation.
Use initialized lead markers and assess examinations for technical and positional accuracy, making corrections as needed.
Manage department workflow, review orders for clinical and demographic consistency, and verify order accuracy.
Assist physicians, patients, and coworkers; monitor ongoing exams; communicate exam information and status; and relieve coworkers from procedures as needed.
Be ready to work at the start of the scheduled shift and use processes that support leaving at the end of the shift.
Perform radiology reception duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, entering orders, and making reminder calls as needed.
Perform radiology medical-record clerk duties as needed.
Maintain working knowledge of RIS/Cerner applications; modify orders and document comments, exposures, and repeats using appropriate applications.
Start and complete exams accurately and promptly, understand Order View/Entry capabilities, and use the Online Worklist to monitor orders and status.
Demonstrate knowledge of the digital dictation system and working knowledge of PACS; resolve image exceptions and provide memo comments for study interpretation as needed.
Follow department policies and procedures, ensure correct patient identification on study images, and report issues or concerns to the supervisor while assisting with resolution and follow-up.
Provide and monitor on-the-job training according to Methodist College standards, maintain professional relationships with students and instructors, and guide students during clinical education.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and student/coworker confidentiality in accordance with FERPA.
Provide care appropriate to the patient's age and understanding, and complete the annual Age Specific Competency Quiz.