Radiology Technologist

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist operates radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of specified body parts. This role involves operating various x-ray equipment, positioning and instructing patients, applying sterile techniques, preparing rooms for procedures including contrast media and barium setup, and assisting providers during examinations. The technologist is also responsible for processing images using DR and CR readers, sending them to PACS, and routing images and patient history to radiologists. Additional duties include clerical and billing functions, maintaining supplies, ensuring a clean environment, reporting equipment malfunctions, orienting new staff and students, and participating in departmental performance improvement activities. The technologist must provide patient care and education consistent with service standards and the patient population served at BTNRH.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and ability to operate x-ray equipment and perform radiographic studies on all populations served at BTNRH.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and instruct patients of all age groups served at BTNRH.
• Ability to operate PACS, DR, and CR Reader.
• Ability to use a personal computer and perform data entry.
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to cover x-ray call within a 30 minute response time.
• Graduate of an AMA approved, accredited School of Radiologic Technology or Education in Radiologic Technology from an approved program of the U.S. Military.
• ARRT in Radiography and Nebraska licensure.
• CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years' experience as a radiology technologist.

Responsibilities

• Operates x-ray equipment including fluoroscopy, c-arm, dental equipment and portable, as assigned, for each exam in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.
• Positions and instructs patients for each anatomical view using appropriate immobilization, support, and protective devices.
• Application of proper sterile technique during procedures.
• Prepares room for procedure including contrast media and barium set up and administer per radiologist protocol.
• Assist providers during examination and treatment.
• Processes images using DR and CR reader.
• Successfully send images to PACS and demonstrates knowledge of basic PACS software.
• Routes images and appropriate history electronically to the interpreting radiologist.
• Completes clerical and billing functions required for completion of x-ray studies.
• Maintains and stocks supplies, provides a clean and orderly environment, using aseptic technique and infection control.
• Reports any malfunctioning equipment to appropriate person.
• Orient and train new staff and work closely with students in the radiologic technology program.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement and survey readiness activities.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with Radiology service standards.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Additional cost savings for the employee and their dependents in pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
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• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees