Radiologic Technologist / Radiology

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. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine radiographic examinations requested by credentialed physicians and facilitates diagnosis in accordance with department procedure manual; technique charts; and initial patient assessment, including:
  • Room preparation: equipment set-up, contrast media preparation, general supply stocking, immobilization devices, lead shields, isolation procedure requirements, and sterile technique when warranted.
  • Calculating and selecting proper technical factors, positioning, and film markings based on patient age, physical condition, and suspected pathology.
  • Processing radiographic images and evaluating them for technical quality.
  • Preparing radiographs for interpretation by Radiologist and recording pertinent patient data.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion 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 to appropriate personnel.
  • 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 various clerical tasks to maintain continuity of patient exams, such as calling reports, answering phones, and relaying messages.
• Educates patients and family members regarding the examination process and provides caring responses to family questions.
• Excels in service excellence from the patient and family’s perspective.
• Stays current with technical developments, trends, and techniques in radiographic procedures and equipment through journals, workshops, and seminars.
• Maintains registry and licenses through appropriate continuing education.
• Attends department meetings and educational in-services.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Performs physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or certificate from an AMA-approved school in Radiologic Technology.
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist from the State of Nebraska (upon hire).
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification (upon hire).
• BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association (upon hire).

Skills

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