Radiologic Technologist Student

Job description

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
To facilitate quality patient care by performing radiological exams, perform phlebotomy, and simple laboratory exams as requested. Renders appropriate care specific to the patient, to ensure 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

Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to work 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.
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups-patients, families, and peers.
• Completion of formal orientation.
• Ability to delegate, and direct tasks and activities as needed.

Licenses and Certifications
• Temporary Licensed Radiologic Technologist from the State of Nebraska (or IA if incumbent works in IA) Upon Hire Required and
• BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and

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