Radiologic Technologist Wknd

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Educational assistance up to $10,000

Job summary

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy in Omaha is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to produce diagnostic images across X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI while delivering compassionate patient care.

You will adhere to radiation safety standards, obtain patient history, ensure consent, and maintain image quality and documentation 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 explains procedures, including duration and what to expect.
• Provides patient education as appropriate.
• Obtains patient consent and ensures confidentiality.
• Selects proper equipment, sets technical factors, and follows safety standards including radiation protection.
• Obtains clear history and documents data in patient records.
• Performs quality assessment of images and escalates equipment concerns.

Education

Radiologic Technology program

ARRT Registered - Radiography

CPR/BLS certification

Nebraska Medical Radiographer license (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.

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

Job Requirements

• 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

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.