Interventional Technologist I

OverviewCHI Health St. Elizabeth founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889 is a full-service 260-bed nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln Neb.

St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care women’s health burn and wound cardiology oncology emergency medicine orthopedics and neuroscience.

ResponsibilitiesSign on Bonus $15,000Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures.

Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists physicians with interventional procedures;

needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures. Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions.

Provides patient education as appropriate.Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathering proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure.

Recognizes all radiation safety standards including Image Gently and Image Wisely and MR safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.

e. CT room, performing portable exams etc.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.

Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director.

Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements.

Checks all supplies for outdated prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up.

Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.

Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staff's license or certifications.

Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.

QualificationsEducationGraduate of a Radiologic Technology ProgramLicenses & CertificationsBLS from the American Heart AssociationARRT Board Certified in RadiologyMust hold a valid Medical Radiography or General Radiology Technologist Permit to Practice license in Nebraska or Iowa depending on work stateKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesUnderstands methods and is capable of performing venipuncture as required for positionDemonstrated ability to set and maintain multiple priorities in an environment with shifting prioritiesMust be self-motivated, and able to take ownership of projects / assignmentsMust be a team player with excellent follow-up and customer service skillsStrong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skillsInterpersonal skills in dealing with guests and team membersPREFERRED QualificationsSix to nine months experience in radiology preferredIf Cardiac Catheter lab included in duties ACLS requiredCertification in IR or RCIS, preferredARRT Board Certified in CT within one year of hire, if appropriateARRT Board Certified in Mammography within one year of hire, if appropriatePay Range$26.

38 - $38.26 / hourWe are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.