What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist - Surgery (Part-Time) position at Current Openings?
OrthoNebraska is adding a Radiology Tech to our team! Now more than ever, there is a rise in on-demand healthcare. At OrthoNebraska, we strive to make the region’s most highly rated orthopedic care easier to access for our patients, whenever and wherever they are! We stay true to what has made OrthoNebraska so successful, by embracing the journey and providing an unmatched experience. Come join our team of committed experts working together to support each patient, and each other.
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Position |
Part-Time |
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Shift |
Days |
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FTE/Hours |
0.5 / 20 |
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Schedule |
Tuesdays & Fridays 10-Hour shifts |
Department/Position Details/Duties:
- Analyzing and position the patient to image the required anatomy optimal results.
- Entering the proper technical parameters into the x-ray and C-arm generating systems to provide the optimum image.
- Interacting with the patient to address their concerns and obtain verbal permission to perform their examination.
- Providing a high level of verbal communication to calm and reassure the emotional needs of the patient for the benefit of the patient and the hospital with respect to patient care.
- Assessing patients in order to determine their abilities to comply with the physical requirements of the examination to minimize patient or examination problems.
- Responsible for the accurate and safe operation of radiation emitting equipment by following established radiation safety procedures under order to protect the patient and staff from unnecessary radiation exposure.
- Maintaining the various supplies in the rooms by using good organizational skills to provide efficient and effective departmental operations.
Position Requirements:
Education:
- Graduate of an A.M.A. approved radiologic technology school.
- ARRT registered.
- Nebraska license (or license eligible) for Medical Radiographer.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years hospital and surgery experience preferred, but not required.
- Managing and interacting with patients and families of all age groups.
- Working in a fast-paced environment.
Physical:
- This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of up to 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 10 to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
