Surgery Radiology Technologist (Full-Time)
OrthoNebraska
- Omaha, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
- ARRT (R)- required.
- Nebraska state Medical Radiographer license- required.
- Able to effectively interact and communicate with patients, physicians, and other team members in a collaborative and professional manner.
- General knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Knowledge of advanced imaging techniques to acquire necessary orthopedic and fluoroscopic views.
- Perform quality diagnostic and fluoroscopic x-ray exams for interpretation according to established guidelines.
- Responsible for the accurate and safe operation of radiation emitting equipment by following established radiation safety protocols to protect the patient and staff from unnecessary radiation exposure.
- Perform quality diagnostic portable x-ray and c-arm exams, acquiring necessary images for interpretation by a supervising physician.
- Able to adjust technical parameters to provide the optimal images.
- Able to assess the patient's ability to comply with the required positioning for the exam and adjust as needed to complete the exam in a timely manner.
- Attend and participate in department meetings.
- Able to perform independently and in a team setting to complete a variety of exams in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform minimally required safety evaluations of the equipment by following established guidelines to detect problems.
- Able to operate large c-arms, mini c-arms, portable x-ray, and 3D c-arm.
- Work directly with the surgeon during surgical cases to optimize positioning and image quality, while maintaining sterile field.
- Able to be on-call for evenings and weekends on a rotating basis.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned.