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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 impaging 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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Requisition ID : 20987