Radiology Technologist-Bryan Urgent Care-Southeast

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan College Of Health Sciences in Lincoln, Nebraska, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic x-ray procedures under physician supervision. The role emphasizes patient care, safety, and accurate image transmission to the radiology group.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, registering, preparing exam rooms and equipment, positioning patients, and maintaining quality assurance and infection control practices consistent with standards of care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited radiologic technologist program is required.
• Current ARRT certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required.
• If CMA work is performed, CMA/CCMA/RMA certification and Nebraska Medication Aide registry are required; MA program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic x-ray procedures under physician supervision.
• Greet patients, register them and answer the telephone.
• Assist with rooming patients by obtaining vital signs and preparing for visits.
• Assist provider with examinations and procedures.
• Explain procedures to patient/family; prepare room and equipment.
• Position patient and arrange immobilization or support devices.
• Practice radiation protection and safety to limit exposure.
• Adjust equipment controls and administer routine x-ray exams.
• Observe patient and machine; report any issues to physician.
• Document each procedure in the patient record.
• Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment; maintain supplies.
• Perform x-ray QA tests and maintain records.
• Transmit x-ray images to radiology group and follow up.
• Report problems with x-ray equipment promptly to physician and supervisor.
• Participate in meetings and department projects as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Radiology safety

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited radiologic technologist program

ARRT certification

Job description

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Performs diagnostic x-ray procedures under the supervision of a qualified physician. Uses x-ray technology and techniques to assist in the diagnosis of patient medical problems. Assists with coordinating the flow of patients and patient calls to facilitate quality patient care and customer service goals.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.


• 2. *Performs clinic reception including greeting patients, patient registration and answering the telephone.


• 3. Assists with rooming clinic patients by obtaining vital signs, height and weight and prepares patient for visit.


• 4. Assists the medical provider with examinations and procedures under the direction of the medical provider or Registered Nurse.


• 5. *Prepares patient for x-ray; explains procedures to patient and/or family; prepares room, equipment and materials as needed.


• 6. *Positions patient and arranges immobilization and support devices for patient.


• 7. *Practices radiation protection/safety techniques to limit exposure to patient and medical staff.


• 8. *Adjusts equipment controls; determines proper voltage and exposure time; administers routine x-ray exams.


• 9. *Observes patient and machine during procedure; reports unusual occurrences to physician.


• 10. *Documents procedure performed in patient record.


• 11. *Cleans and disinfects x-ray room and equipment; maintains inventory and orders x-ray supplies.


• 12. *Performs x-ray quality assurance tests and maintains x-ray quality assurance records.


• 13. *Transmits x-ray images to radiology group for interpretation; completes follow-up of x-ray transmission with phone call.


• 14. *Reports any problems with x-ray equipment promptly to physician; notifies Office Supervisor of equipment problems and calls appropriate service vendors as directed.


• 15. Recognizes and reacts to emergency procedures per role and policies/procedures.


• 16. Assists with patient care that is consistent with standards of care and clinical priorities determined by the RN, physician or APP with the nature of the clinic, BPN policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management and infection control practices.


• 17. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.


• 18. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.


• 19. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technologist program required. Current certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

If employee will be performing CMA work in any capacity - the following requirements must also be met: High School diploma or equivalency required. Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required. Current listing on the Nebraska Medication Aide registry required. Graduation from a Medical Assistant (MA) program preferred.