Methodist Health System
C-Arm/Fluoro Tech - Casual/PRN - Rotating
Methodist Health System, Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68102
Radiologic Technologist
Why Work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care
a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Nebraska Methodist Hospital Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 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. Assists the physicians with performing various procedures within Surgery and Fluoro. Responsibilities:
1. Smart Growth-Provides care for the optimal patient experience. Service oriented
Actively looking for ways to help people to optimize the customer experience. Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively with empathy, compassion, and respect. Active Listening
Gives full attention to what other people are saying, asking questions as appropriate to understand any points being made. 2. Quality & Safety-Provides appropriate patient care as outlined in the "Age specific criteria". Ensures patient comfort and understanding of ordered exam. Provides appropriate patient care. Shows confidence and competency in all age specific categories. 3. Quality & Safety-Exam performance. Time out performed prior to procedure start. Assisting surgeon/radiologist with surgery/special procedures. Ensures optimal visualization of anatomy by directing radiographic equipment. Assist staff in room with procedure set-up. Responds to pages in a timely manner. 4. Heightened Focus on Efficiency-RIS/Cerner/Navicare/PACS/Outlook/Intranet/Powerscribe. Ensures Powerchart is available to the performing physician prior to start of case. Knowledge of order entry and ability to order correct exams and proper indications. Matches digital images to Radiology Information System (RIS) orders, for viewing in Picture Archival Communication System (PACS). Starts and completes exams performed. Consistently uses Exam Management. Document Medications and Allergies. Consistently uses Powerscribe. 5. Quality & Safety-Quality Assurance (QA). Assists in maintaining appropriate par levels of supplies and communicates to appropriate ordering personnel. Patient identification accurately verified. Properly identify anatomical orientation on all films. Clean and disinfect equipment at the conclusion of each case. 6. Partnerships & Collaboration-Department teamwork. Maintains positive and respectful relationship with team members. Understands and supports the direction and workflow of the department. Available at the start of scheduled shift and appropriately manages completion of shift. Relieves coworkers during cases as needed. Performs job duties as assigned. Maintains communication/coordination with pertinent areas. Demonstrates ability to manage department workflow as needed. Maintains awareness of ongoing procedures and assists co-workers in unassigned areas when available. Willingly seeks opportunity to provide patient care, or assist others as needed. 7. People-Clinical Instruction of Students. Provides and monitors "on the job training" per Methodist College Standards. Maintains professional and courteous relationship w/students and instructors. 8. Partnerships & Collaboration-Department policy and procedures. Effectively demonstrates MHS and Imaging Behavior Standards. Shows knowledge by following department Policy & Procedures Manual. Job Description: Job Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an approved American Medical Association (AMA) School of Radiologic Technology required. Participation in mandatory inservices and continuing education as mandated by policies and procedures, external agencies and as directed by supervisors required. Experience: 1 year experience in radiology preferred. License/Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered or board eligible is required. Current license from the Nebraska Department of Health (RAD.NE) or the Iowa Department of Health (RAD.IA) depending on the locations providing radiology services required. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Must demonstrate proficiency in the use of C-Arm during surgical procedures. Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients and family members as well as hospital personnel and coworkers. Must have analytical skills necessary to computate exposure factors. Ability to supervise, delegate and evaluate. Ability to follow through and to perform numerous tasks at once and work with minimal supervision. Physical Requirements:
Weight Demands: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity: Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing Crawling Couching Kneeling Sitting Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing Carrying Distinguish colors Grasping Lifting Pulling/Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motions Stooping/bending Twisting Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing Keyboarding/typing Seeing/Visual Speaking/talking Standing Walking Job Hazards: Not Related: Explosives (pressurized gas) Occasionally (34%-66%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Electrical Shock/Static Frequent (67%-100%): Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Equipment/Machinery/Tools Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwave
Why Work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care
a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Nebraska Methodist Hospital Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 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. Assists the physicians with performing various procedures within Surgery and Fluoro. Responsibilities:
1. Smart Growth-Provides care for the optimal patient experience. Service oriented
Actively looking for ways to help people to optimize the customer experience. Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively with empathy, compassion, and respect. Active Listening
Gives full attention to what other people are saying, asking questions as appropriate to understand any points being made. 2. Quality & Safety-Provides appropriate patient care as outlined in the "Age specific criteria". Ensures patient comfort and understanding of ordered exam. Provides appropriate patient care. Shows confidence and competency in all age specific categories. 3. Quality & Safety-Exam performance. Time out performed prior to procedure start. Assisting surgeon/radiologist with surgery/special procedures. Ensures optimal visualization of anatomy by directing radiographic equipment. Assist staff in room with procedure set-up. Responds to pages in a timely manner. 4. Heightened Focus on Efficiency-RIS/Cerner/Navicare/PACS/Outlook/Intranet/Powerscribe. Ensures Powerchart is available to the performing physician prior to start of case. Knowledge of order entry and ability to order correct exams and proper indications. Matches digital images to Radiology Information System (RIS) orders, for viewing in Picture Archival Communication System (PACS). Starts and completes exams performed. Consistently uses Exam Management. Document Medications and Allergies. Consistently uses Powerscribe. 5. Quality & Safety-Quality Assurance (QA). Assists in maintaining appropriate par levels of supplies and communicates to appropriate ordering personnel. Patient identification accurately verified. Properly identify anatomical orientation on all films. Clean and disinfect equipment at the conclusion of each case. 6. Partnerships & Collaboration-Department teamwork. Maintains positive and respectful relationship with team members. Understands and supports the direction and workflow of the department. Available at the start of scheduled shift and appropriately manages completion of shift. Relieves coworkers during cases as needed. Performs job duties as assigned. Maintains communication/coordination with pertinent areas. Demonstrates ability to manage department workflow as needed. Maintains awareness of ongoing procedures and assists co-workers in unassigned areas when available. Willingly seeks opportunity to provide patient care, or assist others as needed. 7. People-Clinical Instruction of Students. Provides and monitors "on the job training" per Methodist College Standards. Maintains professional and courteous relationship w/students and instructors. 8. Partnerships & Collaboration-Department policy and procedures. Effectively demonstrates MHS and Imaging Behavior Standards. Shows knowledge by following department Policy & Procedures Manual. Job Description: Job Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an approved American Medical Association (AMA) School of Radiologic Technology required. Participation in mandatory inservices and continuing education as mandated by policies and procedures, external agencies and as directed by supervisors required. Experience: 1 year experience in radiology preferred. License/Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered or board eligible is required. Current license from the Nebraska Department of Health (RAD.NE) or the Iowa Department of Health (RAD.IA) depending on the locations providing radiology services required. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Must demonstrate proficiency in the use of C-Arm during surgical procedures. Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients and family members as well as hospital personnel and coworkers. Must have analytical skills necessary to computate exposure factors. Ability to supervise, delegate and evaluate. Ability to follow through and to perform numerous tasks at once and work with minimal supervision. Physical Requirements:
Weight Demands: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity: Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing Crawling Couching Kneeling Sitting Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing Carrying Distinguish colors Grasping Lifting Pulling/Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motions Stooping/bending Twisting Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing Keyboarding/typing Seeing/Visual Speaking/talking Standing Walking Job Hazards: Not Related: Explosives (pressurized gas) Occasionally (34%-66%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Electrical Shock/Static Frequent (67%-100%): Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Equipment/Machinery/Tools Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwave