Radiologic Technologist Student

Brief Overview

To facilitate quality patient care by performing radiological exams, phlebotomy, and simple laboratory exams as requested.

Essential Functions

• Performs initial patient/family intake as outlined in specific standards in an appropriate time frame.
• Prepares patient rooms for admission.
• Collects initial and ongoing data on patients as directed by the RN using the clinic standards to provide baseline information for the plan of care and documents.
• Demonstrates age-specific competency in data collection of patients by the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
• Facilitates patient flow under the direction of the RN.
• Reports information to the appropriate person(s) in an appropriate time frame and documents data accurately.
• Performs routine radiographic examinations as requested by physicians to facilitate diagnosis in accordance with department procedure manual; technique charts; and initial patient assessment to include the following:
  • Room preparation to include equipment set-up; supplies, immobilization devices, lead shields, isolation procedure requirements, and sterile technique when warranted.
  • Patient/parent education to allay apprehension and elicit cooperation during the exam.
  • Transports patients to and from the radiology area to facilitate timely completion of patient exams as requested.
• Calculates and selects proper technical factors, positioning, and film markings based on patient age, physical condition and suspected pathology.
• Processes radiographs and evaluates them for technical quality.
• Prepares radiographs for interpretation by Radiologist; recording pertinent patient data.
• Maintains documentation logs.
• Retrieves film reports as requested.
• Implements care activities according to Physician/RN direction in order to facilitate improvement in patient’s condition.
• Provides cares in accordance with standards, hospital policies and procedures.
• Interacts with patient/family according to child’s developmental level and identified needs.
• Considers cultural, cognitive, emotional, and social influences on the patient/family’s ability and readiness.
• Performs lab controls at designated times and logs information in appropriate areas.
• Provides cares in accordance of physicians orders and the RN’s request and carries out these cares within the plan of care.
• Performs or assists with unit tests and procedures accurately and in a timely manner as directed by the RN, documents and reports results.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion to comply with infection control regulations and to present a professional environment to patients/families by disinfecting rooms and transport devices after each patient use, and cleaning toys as recommended by infection control.
• Performs routine lab examinations as requested by the physician to facilitate diagnosis in accordance with department policy and procedure manual.
• Collections specimens and operates laboratory equipment in accordance with established policy to perform procedure requested.
• Enters all lab results into the computer.
• Operates lab equipment successfully.

Physical Requirements

Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job. Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section.

Education Qualifications

Associate's Degree or certificate from an AMA approved school in Radiologic Technology Required.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to provide a pleasant and welcoming appearance to all with which you come in contact.
• Skill in performing blood collection in pediatric patients.
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups-patients, families, and peers.
• Completion of formal orientation.
• Ability to delegate, and direct tasks and activities as needed.

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required.

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.