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:

Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson
Address: 933 E. Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA

Work Schedule: Varied schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Rotating weekends and holidays
On-call requirements included

Benefits Eligibility: This position is eligible for full time benefits

Ask the recruiter about our $15,000 Sign on Bonus and Tuition Reimbursement!

*Selected candidate will also be required to perform diagnostic imaging.

Performs Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) imaging examinations to produce detailed images of the human body for medical diagnostic purposes.

Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position:
• Sign-on bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Smart Growth

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

2. Partnership 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 and patient care. Inform Central Supply for needed supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned i.e. taking call, covering extra shifts, covering for holidays, adjusting schedules as needed.

3. Heightened Focus on Efficiency

• Rotates on-call with other technologists (if applicable). Follows all procedures and guidelines of the department as required. Uses and understands the processes and procedures for transmitting images to Teleradiology Services.
• Routinely communicates with Supervisor on matters that include disruption of normal work flow, personnel issues, and patient concerns or complaints. Understands, promotes, and supports the department scheduling and accessibility goals as it relates to patients and referring physicians.
• Uses Cerner/logbook to correctly document appropriate exam indications, correct start/end times, and identification of second technologist 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.
• Consistently and correctly clocks in and out. Willing participant in staff reduction hours due to low patient volume.
• Completes 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 IV contrast specific to the age of the patient.
• Performs quality exams by utilizing appropriate adult and/or pediatric 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.
• Routinely educates and screens all ancillary staff and visitors regarding the magnet environment or radiation safety and applies appropriate policy and procedure.
• 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 "Age Specific Criteria".
• Actively looking for ways to offer a five star experience.
• Routinely exhibits the behavior and attribu