Surgery Radiology Technologist - Elkhorn Surgery Center (Full-Time)(7a - 530p)($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

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Position Summary:

Our Surgery Radiology Technologist works in a fast paced and high volume OR setting. Our OR technologists work closely with the OR teams and physicians to obtain operative and c-arm fluoroscopic images during sterile procedures and surgeries.

Position details

• Status: Full-Time
• Shift: Days
• FTE / Hours: 1.0 / 40
• Schedule: Mon / Tue/ Wed / Fri: 7:00am - 5:30pm

Position Requirements

Education

Graduate of an A.M.A. approved radiologic technology school- required.

Licensure

• ARRT (R)- required.
• Nebraska state Medical Radiographer license- required.

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)- required.

Experience

1+ years of hospital surgery experience- preferred.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Able to effectively interact and communicate with patients, physicians, and other team members in a collaborative and professional manner.
• General knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of advanced imaging techniques to acquire necessary orthopedic and fluoroscopic views.
• Perform quality diagnostic and fluoroscopic x-ray exams for interpretation according to established guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the accurate and safe operation of radiation emitting equipment by following established radiation safety protocols to protect the patient and staff from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Perform quality diagnostic portable x-ray and c-arm exams, acquiring necessary images for interpretation by a supervising physician.
• Able to adjust technical parameters to provide the optimal images.
• Able to assess the patient's ability to comply with the required positioning for the exam and adjust as needed to complete the exam in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Able to perform independently and in a team setting to complete a variety of exams in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform minimally required safety evaluations of the equipment by following established guidelines to detect problems.
• Able to operate large c-arms, mini c-arms, portable x-ray, and 3D c-arm.
• Work directly with the surgeon during surgical cases to optimize positioning and image quality, while maintaining sterile field.
• Able to be on-call for evenings and weekends on a rotating basis.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Physical requirements: 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.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.