Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Primary Location: Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: This is a casual/PRN position. Casual/PRN employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business.  Work days/hours will often vary from week to week. PRN shifts at Methodist Hospital, Methodist Women's Hospital and West Dodge Imaging locations.

Performs and assists with computerized axial tomography (CAT) scans.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Smart Growth 

• Willingly chooses to learn and become proficient in other department job duties.

2. Partnerships and Collaboration 

• Willingly participates in the training and mentoring of students during their rotations and/or externships.
• Shares in maintaining supplies with Central Supply to ensure adequate inventory level by stocking exam rooms with items needed for procedures or patient care. Informs Central Supply for needed supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned, i.e., taking call, covering extra shifts, covering holidays, adjusting schedules as needed.

3. Heightened Focus on Efficiency 

• Uses Cerner to correctly document appropriate exam indications, correct start/end times, and identification of second technologists which ensures accurate departmental statistics according to hospital policies.
• Displays teamwork by providing help where it is needed and assists with the management of the department work flow to ensure the timely completion of exams.
• Completes CT examinations in a timely manner, but with continued quality and continuity of patient care.

4. Quality and Safety 

• Willingly participates in the training of new employees and continues to assist employees who have recently been trained.
• Ability to apply clinical imaging protocols and positioning techniques including administering appropriate oral and Intravenous (IV) contrast specific to the patient.
• Performs quality exams by utilizing appropriate adult protocols for scanning by reviewing each exam for technical accuracy, by administering appropriate oral and IV contrast, by using proper sterile technique, and by relaying pertinent information to the appropriate supervisor or radiologist.
• Cleans and maintains all equipment as per hospital standards. Reporting faulty equipment to appropriate personnel.

5. People 

• Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and a comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Population Specific Criteria".
• Actively looking for ways to help people optimize the customer experience.
• Maintains awareness of ongoing exams and willingly seeks the opportunity to provide patient care and assist physicians and coworkers as needed.

Schedule:

This is a casual/PRN position. Casual/PRN employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business.  Work days/hours will often vary from week to week.  PRN shifts at Methodist Hospital, Methodist Women's Hospital and West Dodge Imaging locations.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program.

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience working as a CT Technologist, or;

• Successful completion of a CT Externship through an approved CT school, or;

• Board certified as a Radiologic Technologist, (ARRT) required.

License/Certifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (RT.R.ARRT) certification in Radiography required.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (RT.CT.ARRT) certification in Computed Tomography required.

  • Technologist