Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Clinic Xray Tech in Omaha, Nebraska
Overview
From primary to specialty care as well as walk-in and virtual services CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.
CHI Health has an immediate need to add a Clinic Radiologic Technologist (RT, Rad Tech, Xray Tech) to our Occupational Health Clinic located at our Millard Clinic off of 153rd & Q!
Hours: Monday-Friday between 7a-5p, NO weekends, NO holidays & NO call!
CHI Health strives to care for you the way you care for your patients.
We understand you have personal responsibilities outside of your profession and also care about your well-being.
With you in mind, we offer the following benefits to support your work/life balance:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Direct Primary Plan (No copay, no deductible, and access to CHI Health provider 24/7)
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Programs
Flexible spending accounts
CHI Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, includes 150+ clinics delivering quality care to patients across Nebraska and southeast Iowa. Our full-service network provides a variety of Primary Care & Priority Care Services, including Family, Internal, Geriatric, and Pediatric Medicine, in addition to several specialties to deliver custom care based on the unique needs of our patients.
Responsibilities
*$15000 Sign On Bonus Offered*
Paid out in FULL after 30 days of employment!
Job Summary:
Under the direction of a licensed practitioner and with little supervision, performs procedures, using diagnostic imaging equipment designed for radiographic imaging. Provides health care services as needed, using radiography to assist in diagnosis and treatment. Performs procedures, computer processing and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of service and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides patient care and recognizes essential critical thinking skills needed for successful completion of procedure. Uses and discloses patient protected health information: 1) Only as it applies to job function, 2) in amounts minimally necessary for intended purposes, and 3) in a confidential manner.
Job Responsibilities:
Assesses patients and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion.
Provides patient education as appropriate.
Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
Selects proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely”. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when there is a possibility of exposure.
Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and/or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
Performs quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and escalates concerns as indicated.
Completes quality tests on equipment as required.
Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, Radiation Safety, ALARA, and State Regulations as they apply to staff’s license or certifications.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
Performs other clinical and administrative tasks within scope of role as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program
Must hold a valid Medical Readiography or General Radiology Technologist Permit to Practice license in Nebraska or Iowa depending on work state
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required upon hire
ARRT Board Certified in Radiology
Pay Range
$19.68 - $27.06 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.