Radiologic Technologist / Radiology

About the role

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine radiographic examinations requested by credentialed physicians and facilitates diagnosis in accordance with department procedure manual, technique charts, and initial patient assessment.
• Prepares rooms including equipment set-up, contrast media preparation, general supply stocking, immobilization devices, lead shields, isolation procedure requirements, and sterile technique when warranted.
• Calculates and selects proper technical factors, positioning, and film markings based on patient age, physical condition, and suspected pathology.
• Processes radiographic images and evaluates them for technical quality.
• Prepares radiographs for interpretation by radiologist and records pertinent patient data.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion to comply with infection control regulations and to present a professional look to patients and families.
• Disinfects room after each patient use; restocks supplies; reports equipment malfunctions; and practices good hand washing.
• Trains new employees and orients radiologic students to the pediatric radiographic process.
• Transports patients to and from the department to facilitate timely completion of patient exams as needed, in accordance with established department procedure.
• Performs clerical tasks to maintain continuity of patient exams, including call reports, answering phones, and relaying messages.
• Educates the patient and family members regarding the examination process and provides caring responses to family questions.
• Keeps current knowledge regarding technical developments, trends, and techniques in radiographic procedures and equipment.
• Maintains registry and licenses through appropriate journals, workshops, and seminars.
• Attends department meetings and educational in-services.

Education

• Associate’s Degree or certificate from an AMA approved school in Radiologic Technology

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist from the State of Nebraska upon hire
• ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon hire
• BLS – Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association upon hire

Required Skills and Abilities

• Analytical abilities necessary to resolve technical problems to produce optimal radiographs
• Interpersonal skills necessary to counsel and comfort patients and families regarding examinations

About Us

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth.

About the Team

We’re looking for exceptional people to join the Radiology team. Radiology includes an administrative team, as well as positions in interventional radiology, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI and nuclear medicine. This team looks beyond the surface to find solutions for patients and families. If you are a skilled problem-solver who likes figuring out how things work, we encourage you to apply.