Radiology Technologist - Full Time

Integrity Care Group•Lincoln, NE

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, exercises professional judgment, and provides care essential to radiographic procedures. The technologist recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures when needed. The position supports patient flow and quality care, maintains patient confidentiality, builds professional relationships with employees and physicians, and assists with registration, triage, and other duties as needed. This is a safety-sensitive position. Duties may change, and the listed responsibilities are not comprehensive. The role also provides a range of clinical support, including taking patient histories and vital signs; preparing and administering medications by provider order; performing diagnostic and CLIA-waived laboratory tests; collecting and processing specimens; assisting providers with procedures; and documenting services and results. The technologist explains procedures and related instructions to patients, performs radiographic modalities and procedures, and minimizes radiation exposure through shielding, collimation, and compliance with radiation safety procedures. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, and Rad Tech certification. Current BLS certification must be obtained and maintained. Prior Rad Tech experience is preferred. The role may involve exposure to patients and infectious or contagious diseases, unpredictable situations, interruptions, occasional irregular hours, and a fast-paced environment. Physical activities include sitting, walking, standing, and occasionally bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and traveling. The position may require transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher and lifting 15–20 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
Rad Tech certification.
Obtain and maintain current BLS certification.
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.
Ability to wear protective equipment as necessary.
Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Ability to lift 15–20 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and traveling.

Nice To Haves

Prior Rad Tech experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients courteously, maintain efficient patient flow, and escort patients to the discharge counter after treatment.
Obtain patient histories, assess and triage patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
Position instruments and equipment and hand them to providers when directed; clean and sterilize them after use.
Administer injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, and enemas; dress or bandage wounds and incisions; draw blood; and assist providers with procedures as directed by provider orders.
Perform diagnostic tests, including eye examinations, electrocardiograms, defibrillator and cardiac monitor procedures, oxygen equipment use, pulse oximetry, peak flow testing, and inhalation treatments.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests, draw blood, and collect, label, and process specimens for send-out.
Perform occupational medicine protocols using appropriate techniques and guidelines.
Prepare specimens for pickup and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
Prepare and administer medications 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.
Perform 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 patient registration and clerical duties as needed.
Introduce self to patients and, when appropriate, their families; explain procedures and help alleviate anxiety.
Provide pre-examination education and post-procedure instructions relevant to the examination performed.
Interview patients to obtain medical history or other relevant information about the examination and document it appropriately.
Use shielding and collimation to minimize radiation exposure, follow radiation safety procedures and ALARA principles, and monitor personal radiation exposure.
Perform radiographic modalities and procedures properly.
Collect required patient forms authorizing the procedure.
Assist in training clinical staff on patient positioning and radiation exposure guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.