Clinic Radiologic Technologist

CHI Health Clinic; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to produce diagnostic images and support Radiologists in accurate diagnoses. You will perform X-rays, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy while ensuring a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, education, consent, proper equipment selection, and adherence to radiation safety standards. Strong emphasis on accurate data capture and image quality to support timely diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program, upon hire.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.
• Medical Radiographer: NE, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures; explains duration, process, and aftercare.
• Provides patient education as appropriate.
• Obtains patient consent for care and ensures confidentiality.
• Selects proper equipment, sets technical factors and protocols; gathers supplies prior to procedures.
• Follows radiation safety standards including Image Gently/Image Wisely and uses lead protection when exposure is possible.
• Obtains comprehensive history and records data to assist image interpretation and future encounters.
• Performs quality assessment of images and escalates equipment issues as needed.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient positioning

Image capture precision

Education

Graduate of Radiologic Technology program

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Basic Life Support - CPR

Medical Radiographer: NE

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.

Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.

To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

• Assesses patients and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion.
• Provides patient education as appropriate.
• Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
• Selects proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely”. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when there is a possibility of exposure.
• Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and/or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
• Performs quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and escalates concerns as indicated.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program, upon hire
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Medical Radiographer: NE, upon hire

Where You'll Work

From primary to specialty care, as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.