Student Rad Tech - CT/MRI - Casual

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. This is a casual/prn position. Casual employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Shifts may vary from week to week. Will also be required to be available to work weekends and holidays. Supports the department in daily department needs while learning the workflow for advanced medical imaging.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a degree program of Radiologic Technology.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Performs and ensures safe, knowledgeable age-specific patient care in a holistic manner.
Provides patient education and responds to patient and customer concerns.
Performs value-added activities that result in positive financial performance and customer satisfaction.
Performs limited diagnostic radiographic procedures within scope of license. Radiographic procedures must not include CT, administration of contrast media, fluoroscopy or mammography.
Complete documentation of patient x-ray record and Quality Control processes.
Assists the MRI technologist with procedures within the scope of their job skills and licensure.
Ensures that supplies needed for the technologists are appropriately maintained, stock supplies
Communicate with patients and prepare them for the exam
Escorting, assisting patients in and out of wheel chairs, transferring patients on and off stretchers. Transporting patients throughout imaging department.
Assist with room turn over, cleaning, and lifting equipment required.
Discussing medical history from patients, family members and nursing staff, answering phones.
Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.
Ensure the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Complete mandatory MRI safety training.
Complete documentation of patient MRI safety screening form.