Radiology Technologist - Full Time

Integrity Care Group•Papillion, NE

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About The Position

The Radiology Technologist provides patient services as a member of the clinical team, using imaging modalities. The role performs radiographic procedures, applies radiation-protection principles and ALARA practices, exercises professional judgment, and provides patient care essential to radiographic procedures. The technologist recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life-support measures. The role also builds professional relationships with employees and physician staff, helps maintain patient flow and quality patient care, protects patient confidentiality, and assists with registration, triage, and other duties as needed. This safety-sensitive position may involve duties or responsibilities that change with or without notice. The technologist performs radiographic procedures and related clinical tasks, explains examinations and post-procedure instructions to patients, obtains relevant histories, and documents services, results, and supplies in the medical chart. The role follows radiation safety procedures, uses shielding and collimation to minimize exposure, and monitors personal radiation exposure. The position also supports patient flow, referrals, follow-up appointments, inventory management, equipment quality checks, and training of clinical staff in patient positioning and radiation-exposure guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
Radiologic Technologist certification.
Current BLS certification, which must be obtained and maintained.
Understanding of medical coding and billing.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations, including OSHA, HIPAA, and blood-borne pathogen requirements.
Competence with common PC applications, including the Internet, email, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.
Ability to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance.
Ability to handle emergency or crisis situations and to wear protective equipment as necessary.
Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Ability to lift 15–20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior Radiologic Technologist experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients courteously, maintain efficient patient flow, and escort patients to the discharge counter after treatment.
Obtain patient history, assess and triage patients, measure vital signs, and record information in the patient chart.
Position instruments and equipment and provide them to the provider when directed; clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
Administer injections and medications, perform eye and ear irrigations and enemas, dress or bandage wounds and incisions, draw blood, and assist the provider with procedures as directed and by provider order only.
Perform diagnostic tests using equipment such as eye-exam instruments, electrocardiographs, defibrillators, cardiac monitors, oxygen equipment, pulse oximeters, peak-flow meters, and inhalation-treatment equipment.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests; draw blood; and collect, label, and process specimens for send-out.
Perform occupational medicine protocols using proper techniques and guidelines, and prepare specimens for pickup and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
Prepare and administer medication correctly, verify patient identifiers before administration, and document administration in required logs.
Remove sutures or staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
Complete medical charts with services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
Make patient callbacks, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
Monitor disposable inventory and order medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Perform quality checks to ensure medical equipment is in good working order.
Assist with registration and perform additional clerical duties as needed.
Introduce self to patients and, when appropriate, their families; explain procedures and help alleviate patient anxiety.
Provide examination education before procedures and relevant post-procedure instructions.
Interview patients to obtain medical history or other relevant information about the examination and document it appropriately.
Use shielding and collimation, comply with radiation-safety procedures and ALARA principles, and monitor personal radiation exposure.
Perform radiographic modalities and procedures properly.
Collect all patient forms required for release for the procedure.
Assist in training clinical staff on patient positioning and radiation-exposure guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.