Radiologic Technologist - X-Ray, West Location

Role Summary

Provide expert diagnostic radiological imaging and patient care to assure a high level of quality care and service to patients, physicians and customers in and outside the radiology department.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide radiological services by exemplifying the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform a variety of radiographic procedures utilizing ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis
• Prepares room, equipment, contrast media, and supplies as necessary for each procedure
• Able to perform all procedures offered by the department and shows a willingness to learn new procedures and technology
• Selects proper exposure and technical parameters into the x-ray generating systems to provide the optimum image
• Interacts with the patient to address their concerns, obtain verbal permission to perform their examination, and respond to any needs stated or unstated by the patient
• Provides patient education to patient and family by providing an explanation of procedures to be performed and radiology processes
• Absorbs patient conditions requiring immediate action and assists in providing immediate care for life support measures
• Comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission, and any other specific safety, security and infection control policies
• Maintains patient and radiology electronic health records following HIPAA standards
• Completes the required hours of continuing education in order to maintain certification in all assigned imaging modalities and completes annual clinical competency assessments

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved program in Radiologic Technology or military training in Radiologic Technology
• Completion of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in radiology
• Certification as a Radiographer ARRT-R from American Registry of Radiologic Technology
• Current Medical Radiographer License in NE or a Diagnostic Radiographer Permit in Iowa to practice
• BL or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire
• Strong knowledge of human structure and function, radiographic positioning, selection of exposure factors, and preparation & administration of contrast media for routine and special radiographic procedures
• Experience with multi-dimensional medical imaging systems, patient transportation devices, and radiology information system and Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of unit orientation required
• Demonstrate utilization of knowledge and skills to meet age-specific needs of the patient population

Who We Are

Think Whole Person Healthcare is one of the largest independent primary care centers in the U.S and our pharmacy is the largest independent pharmacy in Nebraska. We are an advanced Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) using both clinical pharmacy and care coordination to maintain or improve the health of our patients while decreasing the total cost of care - or as we say at Think, the total cost of suffering. We are passionately changing medicine from a disease based, specialty oriented, procedure driven system to a team-based, whole person, whole panel, and accessible healthcare system.