Radiologic Technologist Student / Radiology-SPC

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 medical imaging examinations under the instruction, guidance, and supervision of assigned staff technologist. Trains and learns to perform medical imaging procedures and patient care, including other job-related duties as assigned. 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

• Performs routine radiographic examinations requested by credentialed physicians and facilitates diagnosis in accordance with department procedure manual, technique chartsand initial patient assessment to include the following:
  • 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 and dating films.
• 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.
• 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. retrieving and filing films and reports, answering phones, relaying messages, etc.
• Educates 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

• Current student of an approved nationally accredited medical imaging program in the modality of practice with anticipated graduation within six months of hire Required

Experience Qualifications

• Experience working with children Preferred

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 current and valid temporary license in the state of Nebraska Upon Hire Required and
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for the imaging discipline of practice upon graduation within 180 Days Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

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