Radiologic Technologist / West Village Pointe (Casual / PRN)
Company: Children's Hospital & Medical Center - Omaha
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Schedule: Weeknights 5:30-10pm, Weekends and Holidays
11:30am-10pm (Casual / PRN) Were searching for a Radiologic
Technologist to facilitate quality patient care by performing
radiological exams, perform phlebotomy, and simple laboratory exams
as requested. Render appropriate care specific to the patient, to
ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment, as outlined in
the age specific criteria. Essential Functions
- Performs initial patient/family intake as outlined in specific
standards in an appropriate time frame.
- Prepares patient rooms for admission.
- Collects initial and ongoing data on patients as directed by
the RN using the clinic standards to provide baseline information
for the plan of care and documents.
- Demonstrates age-specific competency in data collection of
patients by the ability to obtain and interpret information in
terms of the patient needs, knowledge of growth and development,
and understanding of the range of treatment needed by these
patients.
- Facilitates patient flow under the direction of the RN.
- Reports information to the appropriate person(s) in an
appropriate time frame and documents data
- accurately.
- Performs routine radiographic examinations as requested by
physicians to facilitate diagnosis in accordance with department
procedure manual; technique charts; and initial patient assessment
to include the following:
- Room preparation to include equipment set-up; supplies,
immobilization devices, lead shields, isolation procedure
requirements, and sterile technique when warranted.
- Patient/parent education to allay apprehension and elicit
cooperation during the exam.
- Transports patients to and from the radiology area to
facilitate timely completion of patient exams as requested.
- Calculating and selecting proper technical factors,
positioning, and film markings based on patient age, physical
condition and suspected pathology.
- Processing radiographs and evaluating them for technical
quality.
- Preparing radiographs for interpretation by Radiologist;
recording pertinent patient data, and dating films.
- Maintains documentation logs.
- Retrieves film reports as requested.
- Implements care activities according to Physician/RN direction
in order to facilitate improvement in patients condition.
- Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler,
preschool, school age and adolescent patients.
- Provides cares in accordance with standards, hospital policies
and procedures.
- Interacts with patient/family according to childs developmental
level and identified needs.
- Considers cultural, cognitive, emotional, and social influences
on the patient/familys ability and readiness.
- Performs lab controls at designated times and logs information
in appropriate areas.
- Provides cares in accordance of physicians orders and the RNs
request and carries out these cares within the plan of care.
- Performs or assists with unit tests and procedures accurately
and in a timely manner as directed by the RN, documents and reports
results.
- Ensures proper functioning and order of the work area to
present a professional image by notifying manager of equipment
failures, and monitoring inventory of supplies used.
- Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion to comply
with infection control regulations and to present a professional
environment to patients/families by disinfecting rooms and
transport devices after each patient use, and cleaning toys as
recommended by infection control.
- Performs routine lab examinations as requested by the physician
to facilitate diagnosis in accordance with department policy and
procedure manual. Collects specimens and operates laboratory
equipment in accordance with established policy to perform
procedure requested.
- Obtains desired specimen with minimal attempts (
- Maintains the sterility of the specimen and collects adequate
amounts required for testing.
- Enters all lab results into the computer.
- Operates lab equipment successfully.
- Accepts assignments to share/teach knowledge and provide
clinical support as a preceptor for new staff.
- Maintains proper functioning of equipment by performing
scheduled quality activities, and requesting service as
needed.
- Performs a variety of clerical tasks to ensure continuity of
patients exams by obtaining registration information and completing
patient charts according to established procedures. KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team
environment.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to provide a pleasant and welcoming appearance to all
with which you come in contact.
- Skill in performing blood collection in pediatric
patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all age
groups-patients, families, and peers. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associates degree or certificate from an AMA approved school in
Radiologic Technology or related field required
- Minimum 2 years experience as a radiological tech in a patient
care setting preferred
- Experience with pediatric patients is preferred
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
- Must be ARRT registered or board eligible, and pass registry
within one year of completion of training required.
- Current and valid Radiologic Technologist license from the
State of Nebraska required
- Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American
Heart Association is required.
- Current and valid Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition &
Stabilization (PEARS) required within 6-months of hire, unless
another position held by the incumbent requires PALS.
EOE/Vets/Disabled IND123 Make a meaningful difference improving the
lives of children! At Childrens, the regions 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 teamand join us in providing brighter, healthier
tomorrows for the children we serve.
Keywords: Children's Hospital & Medical Center - Omaha, Omaha , Radiologic Technologist / West Village Pointe (Casual / PRN), Other , Omaha, Nebraska
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