Best Care
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Perform and assist with computerized axial tomography (CAT) scans while maintaining high standards of quality and patient safety. Collaborate with the healthcare team to manage department workflow, document exams in Cerner, and provide compassionate care to patients of all ages.
Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program and hold ARRT certifications in Radiography and Computed Tomography. Requires a current Medical Radiographer license for the work state and the ability to perform venipuncture and IV management.
Essential Job Functions 1. Smart Growth Willingly chooses to learn and become proficient in other department job duties. 2. Partnerships and Collaboration Willingly participates in the training and mentoring of students during their rotations and/or externships. Shares in maintaining supplies with Central Supply to ensure adequate inventory level by stocking exam rooms with items needed for procedures or patient care. Informs Central Supply for needed supplies. Performs other duties as assigned, i.e., taking call, covering extra shifts, covering holidays, adjusting schedules as needed. 3. Heightened Focus on Efficiency Uses Cerner to correctly document appropriate exam indications, correct start/end times, and identification of second technologists which ensures accurate departmental statistics according to hospital policies. Displays teamwork by providing help where it is needed and assists with the management of the department work flow to ensure the timely completion of exams. Completes CT examinations in a timely manner, but with continued quality and continuity of patient care. 4. Quality and Safety Willingly participates in the training of new employees and continues to assist employees who have recently been trained. Ability to apply clinical imaging protocols and positioning techniques including administering appropriate oral and Intravenous (IV) contrast specific to the patient. Performs quality exams by utilizing appropriate adult protocols for scanning by reviewing each exam for technical accuracy, by administering appropriate oral and IV contrast, by using proper sterile technique, and by relaying pertinent information to the appropriate supervisor or radiologist. Cleans and maintains all equipment as per hospital standards. Reporting faulty equipment to appropriate personnel. 5. People Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and a comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Population Specific Criteria". Actively looking for ways to help people optimize the customer experience. Maintains awareness of ongoing exams and willingly seeks the opportunity to provide patient care and assist physicians and coworkers as needed.
Schedule: Casual, as needed
Job Requirements Education Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program. Experience 1-2 years of experience working as a CT Technologist, or; Successful completion of a CT Externship through an approved CT school, or; Board certified as a Radiologic Technologist, (ARRT) required. License/Certifications American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (RT.R.ARRT) certification in Radiography required. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (RT.CT.ARRT) certification in Computed Tomography required. Technologists who have completed clinical training and are Computed Tomography (CT) Board eligible will be considered with the understanding that the advanced board certification is required within 12 months of hire, or: New technologists who require clinical training to become Computed Tomography (CT) board eligible will be considered with the understanding that the advanced board certification is required within 12 months at the completion of clinical training. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire. Current Medical Radiographer license for work state (RAD.NE or RAD.IA) required. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Strong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with hospital personnel, patients, co-workers, and the public. Required to perform venipuncture for injections and IV management for power injector use. Knowledge of other modalities or willing to gain knowledge of other modalities as requested for the potential of cross-training opportunities. Proficient with working with patients of all ages (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly.) Ability to perform numerous tasks at once, prioritize workload and organize workflow. Must be able follow established Universal Standard and Radiation Safety precautions. Position requires flexibility to accommodate fluctuation in daily schedule, including but not limited to overtime, irregular hours and on-call responsibilities. Physical Requirements Weight Demands Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Sitting Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Keyboarding/typing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Standing Stooping/bending Twisting Walking Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Grasping Hearing Reaching Seeing/Visual Speaking/talking Job Hazards Not Related: Explosives (pressurized gas) Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Rare (1-33%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Occasionally (34%-66%): Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Equipment/Machinery/Tools About Methodist: Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. 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. At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the 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. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.
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