Radiologic Technologist
Bryan Health
- Kearney, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
- Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
- Takes call according to monthly schedule after the closing of the regular department hours.
- Completes all work before clocking out and leaving. This includes checking with nurses' stations.
- Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed.
- Maintains accurate QC logs, service records, etc.
- Performs highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed examination; documents and deviation.
- Interacts professionally with patient/family, and co-workers.
- Understands and practices proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer's instruction.
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the department manager.
- Bachelor of Science degree is preferred, but not required.
- One (1) year of radiologic/imaging experience preferred.
- Prefer specific certification/experience and training in CT/MRI.
- Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
- Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- ARRT and/or CRT certification.
- Current BLS certification.
- Knowledge and understanding of general anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
- Possesses a high level of knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Proficiency with most major MRI/CAT equipment manufacturer's hardware and software.