Radiologic Technologist / Radiology

About the role

Performs radiologic examinations and related functions, such as clerical tasks and patient transportation assistance when necessary. Facilitates quality patient care and ensures understanding and comfort during treatment.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine radiographic examinations requested by credentialed physicians and facilitates diagnosis according to department procedure manual and initial patient assessment.
• Calculates and selects proper technical factors, positions, and film markings based on patient age, physical condition, and suspected pathology.
• Processes radiographic images and evaluates them for technical quality.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner to comply with infection control regulations and present a professional look to patients and families.
• Disinfects room after each patient use, restocks supplies, reports equipment malfunctions, and practices good hand hygiene.
• Trains new employees and orientations radiologic students to the pediatric radiographic process.
• Transports patients to and from the department to facilitate timely completion of exams as needed.
• Performs various clerical tasks to maintain continuity of patient exams, such as call reporting, answering phones, relaying messages, etc.
• Educates patients and family members regarding the examination process and provides caring responses to their questions.
• Keeps current with 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.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or certificate from an AMA-approved school in Radiologic Technology is required. Must be licensed as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Nebraska and hold ARRRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) and BLS (Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association) certifications upon hire.

Qualifications

Essential functions include performing routine radiographic examinations, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and keeping up-to-date with technical developments in radiographic procedures and equipment.

Skills

Requires analytical abilities to resolve technical problems and produce optimal radiographs, as well as interpersonal skills to counsel and comfort patients and families regarding examinations.

Benefits

Children’s is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities. The organization offers opportunities for career growth and supports a People First culture that fosters joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning, and growth.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this job description.

Schedule

The schedule is varied, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays with a call obligation.