Radiologic Technologist

Great Plains Health; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform specialized radiographic procedures in alignment with organizational policies and professional standards. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and high-quality diagnostic imaging.

Qualified candidates hold a Nebraska radiographer license or temporary license, ARRT registration or eligibility, a minimum high school diploma and completion of a two-year radiologic technology program; BLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology.
• State-required Medical Radiographer license or temporary license in Nebraska.
• ARRT registration or registry eligible.
• GPRMC required/preferred: BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, obtains and records patient history and reason for examination, tailoring the exam to patient needs.
• Transports patients safely and assists in preparation for examinations or procedures.
• Operates radiology equipment, selects technical factors based on patient factors, and protects patients from radiation.
• Demonstrates anatomy knowledge and competency in clinical function related to assessment and care.
• Prepares completed images for reading by the radiologist and uses required software applications.
• Takes department call as assigned.
• Engages in continuing education to stay current with technology and procedures.
• Follows policies and provides excellent service to all customers.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology

Current Medical Radiographer license (Nebraska) or Temporary license

ARRT registration

BLS certification

Job description

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Job Title:

Radiologic Technologist

Cost Center:

Diagnostic Imaging CT Scan

Job Description:

The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for completing specialized radiographic procedures in accordance with organizational policies and established professional standards of care. This position is accountable for the quality of the examinations completed utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment and critical thinking skills necessary to obtain accurate diagnostic images.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology.
• State Required: Current Medical Radiographer license or Temporary Medical Radiographer as defined by 16-006.04 Nebraska Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure – 18 months after date of issuance and not renewable.
• Registration or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• GPRMC Required/Preferred: BLS certification required.

Work Environment

• Clinical setting with exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous chemicals, dangerous fumes, radiation, medical gases, and dimly lit areas.
• Constant use of computerized equipment.

Physical Demands

• Sit frequently.
• Stand and/or walk frequently.
• Bend, stoop and crouch frequently.
• Reach floor-overhead frequently.
• Ability to hear, speak and see within normal limits for age and gender.
• Manual dexterity required within normal limits for age and gender.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds waist to shoulder height frequently.
• Carries up to 10# 100 feet occasionally.
• Pushes and or pulls 20 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently.

Essential Functions

• Reviews, obtains and records patient history and reason for examination. Interprets the information needed to evaluate appropriateness of examination ordered. Tailors the examination to meet the specific needs of the patient relative to physical abilities and age-specific needs. When performing procedures requiring the use of intravenous contrast media, reviews the patient’s lab values indicating renal function and consults the radiologist with abnormal findings. Reconciles the patient’s list of at home medications finding any conflicts with the use of contrast media.
• Transports patients in a safe manner. Assists the patient in preparation for the examination or procedure in a professional manner ensuring patient privacy and comfort. Performs venipuncture on patients receiving examinations requiring the use of intravenous contrast media. When doing interventional procedures is required to prepare sterile field and assist the radiologist as needed.
• Operates equipment in compliance with manufacturing specifications, selecting proper technical factors based on the patient’s body habitus, pathology, age and physical abilities and limitations. Provides radiation protection for the patient and fellow employees being cognitive of age specific issues related to radiation protection.
• Demonstrates anatomy requested per examination adhering to department examination protocols and standards of care. Demonstrates competency in clinical function related to assessment, treatment and care of patients. Is knowledgeable in the use of intravenous contrast media and treatment of adverse reactions.
• Prepares completed images for reading by interpreting physician. Demonstrates competency in using all software applications necessary in the completion of the examination.
• Takes department call as assigned.
• Demonstrates commitment to continual learning, growth and development by participating in continuing education activities and staying abreast of changing technology, new procedures and protocols.
• Employee performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors each and every day.

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