Clinic Radiologic Technologist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Clinic seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform standard imaging exams and contribute to a positive patient experience. The role requires expertise in X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound, with emphasis on accurate positioning and image quality to support timely radiologic interpretation.

Eligible candidates will be graduates of a Radiologic Technology program, ARRT registered upon hire, CPR certified, and licensed as a NE Radiographer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and explains procedures including duration, process and expectations.
• Provides patient education as appropriate.
• Obtains patient consent and ensures confidentiality.
• Selects proper equipment, sets technical factors and follows radiation safety standards.
• Obtains patient history and records data to assist image interpretation.
• Performs quality assessment of images and escalates equipment issues.

Skills

Patient communication

Image quality

Radiation safety

Education

Radiologic Technology program

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.

Pay Range

$24.27 - $36.10 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.