Children's Nebraska
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Job Description Schedule: Rotating overnights to include weekends
At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
A Brief Overview Performs radiologic examinations and related functions, i.e. clerical functions and pt. transportation assistance when necessary. Facilitates quality patient care. Renders appropriate care specific to patient's age, and ensures understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Age Specific Criteria."
Essential Functions
Room preparation to include equipment set-up; contrast media preparation; general supply stocking, immobilization devices; lead shields; isolation procedure requirements; and sterile technique when warranted.
Calculating and selecting proper technical factors, positioning, and film markings based on patient age, physical condition and suspected pathology.
Processing radiographic images and evaluating them for technical quality.
Preparing radiographs for interpretation by Radiologist recording pertinent patient data.
Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion in order to comply with infection control regulations and to present a professional look to patients and families. Disinfects room after each patient use; restocks supplies; reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate person; and practices good hand washing.
Trains new employees. Orients radiologic students to the pediatric radiographic process.
Transports patients to and from the department to facilitate timely completion of patient exams as needed, in accordance with established department procedure.
Performs various clerical tasks in order to maintain continuity of patient exams, i.e. call reports, answering phones, relaying messages, etc.
Educates the patient and family members regarding the examination process. Provides caring responses to family questions. Excels in service excellence from patient and family’s perspective.
Keeps a current knowledge regarding technical developments, trends and techniques in radiographic procedures and equipment. Maintains registry and licenses through appropriate journals, workshops and seminars. Attends department meetings and educational in-services.
Education Qualifications
Associate's Degree or certificate from an AMA approved school in Radiologic Technology Required
Skills And Abilities
Work requires analytical abilities necessary to resolve technical problems to produce optimal radiographs.
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to counsel and comfort patients and families regarding examinations.
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Radiologic Technologist from the State of Nebraska Upon Hire Required
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required
BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Description Schedule: Rotating overnights to include weekends
At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
A Brief Overview Performs radiologic examinations and related functions, i.e. clerical functions and pt. transportation assistance when necessary. Facilitates quality patient care. Renders appropriate care specific to patient's age, and ensures understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Age Specific Criteria."
Essential Functions
Room preparation to include equipment set-up; contrast media preparation; general supply stocking, immobilization devices; lead shields; isolation procedure requirements; and sterile technique when warranted.
Calculating and selecting proper technical factors, positioning, and film markings based on patient age, physical condition and suspected pathology.
Processing radiographic images and evaluating them for technical quality.
Preparing radiographs for interpretation by Radiologist recording pertinent patient data.
Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion in order to comply with infection control regulations and to present a professional look to patients and families. Disinfects room after each patient use; restocks supplies; reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate person; and practices good hand washing.
Trains new employees. Orients radiologic students to the pediatric radiographic process.
Transports patients to and from the department to facilitate timely completion of patient exams as needed, in accordance with established department procedure.
Performs various clerical tasks in order to maintain continuity of patient exams, i.e. call reports, answering phones, relaying messages, etc.
Educates the patient and family members regarding the examination process. Provides caring responses to family questions. Excels in service excellence from patient and family’s perspective.
Keeps a current knowledge regarding technical developments, trends and techniques in radiographic procedures and equipment. Maintains registry and licenses through appropriate journals, workshops and seminars. Attends department meetings and educational in-services.
Education Qualifications
Associate's Degree or certificate from an AMA approved school in Radiologic Technology Required
Skills And Abilities
Work requires analytical abilities necessary to resolve technical problems to produce optimal radiographs.
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to counsel and comfort patients and families regarding examinations.
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Radiologic Technologist from the State of Nebraska Upon Hire Required
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required
BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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