Interventional Technologist I

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,374 - 63,038; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

$10,000 educational assistance

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist in Omaha, Nebraska. The role involves patient assessments, performing imaging procedures, ensuring equipment safety, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates must be graduates of a Radiologic Technology Program and hold necessary certifications including BLS and ARRT in Radiology. The pay range is $30.76 – $45.76/hour, with a focus on teamwork and patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform venipuncture as required for the position.
• Excellent customer service and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and explain procedures clearly.
• Select proper equipment and follow radiation safety standards.
• Document patient history and perform quality assessments of images.

Skills

Venipuncture

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Self-motivated

Education

Radiologic Technology Program Graduate

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Up to a $10,000 sign‑on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates!

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent and assists physicians with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures. Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate.
• Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols, and gathering proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection, including wearing lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure (CT room, performing portable exams, etc.).
• Obtains a clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into the patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
• Performs quality assessment of images obtained and evaluates equipment issues, reporting findings to supervisor, manager, or director.
• Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any required performance and quality tests on equipment, including ACR quality requirements. Checks all supplies for expiry prior to use and reports any shortages, variations, or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager, or director for follow‑up. Uses the CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries, concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reactions or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.
• Participates in and maintains a good understanding of all department, campus, and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, radiation safety, ALARA, MQSA, and state regulations as they apply to staff's license or certifications. Is familiar with the requirements of CMS and the Joint Commission and can speak to all departmental processes around quality and the environment of care.

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology Program

Licenses & Certifications

• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ARRT Board Certified in Radiology
• Must hold a valid Medical Radiography or General Radiology Technologist Permit to Practice license in Nebraska or Iowa, depending on the work state

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipuncture as required for the position
• Demonstrated ability to set and maintain multiple priorities in an environment with shifting priorities
• Self‑motivated and able to take ownership of projects or assignments
• Team player with excellent follow‑up and customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills
• Interpersonal skills in dealing with guests and team members

PREFERRED Qualifications

• Six to nine months experience in radiology preferred
• If cardiac catheter lab duties are included, ACLS required
• Certification in IR or RCIS preferred
• ARRT Board Certified in CT within one year of hire, if appropriate
• ARRT Board Certified in Mammography within one year of hire, if appropriate

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Lakeside, West Omaha, Nebraska.

Pay Range

$30.76 – $45.76 /hour