Student Rad Tech - Casual/PRN

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Student Rad Tech for Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. This casual/prn position involves performing limited diagnostic radiographic procedures under supervision and requires flexibility for varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

The applicant must be a senior in a Radiologic Technology program and obtain necessary licenses and certifications. This role emphasizes safe patient care and effective documentation.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment at the senior level in a degree program of Radiologic Technology.
• Temporary Medical Radiographer (RAD.TEMP) license or Limited Radiologic Technologist (RAD.LIM) license required.
• BLS certification strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited diagnostic radiographic procedures within scope of license.
• Provide patient education and respond to patient and customer concerns.
• Complete documentation of patient x-ray record and quality control processes.

Education

Current enrollment at the senior level in a degree program of Radiologic Technology

Tools

Temporary Medical Radiographer (RAD.TEMP) license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital

Address: 933 E. Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA

Student Rad Tech will start beginning to middle of September.

Work Schedule: This is a casual/prn position. Casual employees work on an 'as needed' basis to meet the needs of the business. Shifts may vary from week to week. Will also be required to be available to work weekends and holidays.

Performs limited diagnostic radiographic procedures under the supervision of a state licensed Medical Radiographer registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Responsibilities

• Perform limited diagnostic radiographic procedures within scope of license. Radiographic procedures must not include CT, administration of contrast media, fluoroscopy or mammography.
• Perform and ensure safe, knowledgeable age-specific patient care in a holistic manner.
• Provide patient education and respond to patient and customer concerns.
• Complete documentation of patient x‑ray record and quality control processes.
• Perform value‑added activities that result in positive financial performance and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

• Education: Current enrollment at the senior level in a degree program of Radiologic Technology.
• Experience: N/A
• License/Certifications:
  • Temporary Medical Radiographer (RAD.TEMP) license or Limited Radiologic Technologist (RAD.LIM) license for work state required.
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: N/A

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Grasping
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive motions
  • Sitting
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Hearing
  • Reaching
  • Seeing/visual
  • Speaking/talking
  • Standing
  • Walking

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical shock/static
• Rare (1‑33%): Chemical agents (toxic, corrosive, flammable, latex)
• Occasionally (34‑66%): Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Frequent (67‑100%):
  • Biological agents (primary airborne and blood borne viruses) (jobs with patient contact)
  • Equipment/machinery/tools
  • Radiation alpha, beta and gamma (particles such as X‑ray, CT, gamma knife, etc.)
  • Radiation non‑ionizing (ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that cause injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.