Cath Lab Radiologic Tech - Full Time - Days

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:

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Exam Performance/Quality

• Identifies each patient by two identifiers and ensures patient understanding of pending procedure.
• Provides comfort measures and engages patient to obtain optimal cooperation and positioning.
• Critiques each exam for technical and positional accuracy and makes appropriate corrections if necessary.
• Performs Exams as their priority dictates.
• Ensures optimal visualization of anatomy by directing radiographic equipment.
• Prepares procedural rooms and equipment according to appropriate procedural needs.
• Assists cardiologist/electrophysiologist during procedures by operating ancillary equipment, anticipating and obtaining catheters, wires and other necessary inventory as ordered.
• Assists in the performance of various invasive cardiac or electrophysiological diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Functions under the direction and immediate supervision of the cardiologist/electrophysiologist performing the procedure.
• Provides direct, safe, competent, and quality patient care in the Interventional Cardiology department.

2. Radiology Information system (RIS)/Cerner/Picture Archival Communication System (PACS)/Outlook/MHSIntranet

• Maintains a working knowledge of system applications.
• Consistently uses proper system applications for order modification, to document comments and exposures/repeats.
• Consistently uses the Online Worklist to monitor orders and order status.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of order entry and ability to order correct exams with proper indications. Starts, completes, and bills appropriately for exam(s) performed.
• Matches digital images to RIS orders, for viewing in PACS.
• Operates contrast injector, cleans and tears down equipment daily, and for deep cleaning weekly.

3. Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the “Age Specific Criteria” Population Specific Criteria.

• Successfully completes annual Age Specific Competency Quiz.

4. Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner (Professional Models of Care). Revises and individualizes care to address the patient's needs for optimum patient care outcomes (Consultation and Resources).

• Identifies and follows protocols and standards of care for unit including Infection Control, food and drinks in lab and cell phones in procedure room.
• Collaborates with physicians and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
• Provides teaching specific to the patient's health care problem.
• Builds and uses knowledge based on current standards and research literature.
• Participates actively in time out according to the hospital policy.
• Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal from Cardiac Cath Lab (helps transfer patient and report on groin site).

5. Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety. (Autonomy, Professional Development)

• Able to competently perform technical skills independently (understands and can reboot system).
• Understands importance of sterility and is able to establish and maintain sterile field on daily basis.
• Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
• Demonstrates competence in area of experience.

6. Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission. (Quality Improvement, Interdisciplinary Relationships, Professional Development)

• Communicates effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level (works side by side with peer coverage and core).
• Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, ancillary staff, patients and family (willing to work any area requested).
• Takes pride in the lab by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
• Maintains a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
• Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decision making affecting area/unit or organization.
• Fiscally accountable, acts professionally responsible for human and other resources.
• Provides “on the job training” to new coworkers.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local technical and professional regulations and accepted practiced guidelines.
• Works effectively to maintain an environment of excellence, which is patient focused, providing timely, compassionate, quality patient care.

7. Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees (i.e., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns). (Quality of Care)

• Completes appropriate report form for any risk (e.g., incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
• Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
• Report issues/concerns to supervisor as soon as possible and provide assistance with resolution/follow-up.
• Promotes and maintains a safe work environment for both staff and customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.

8. Reviews, delegates and evaluates plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provision of the hospital and the Professional Standards of Practice.

• Works within the scope of practice.
• Right task (within the scope of practice, according to the job description, based on the desired outcome, task routine, non-complex, low risk and predictable outcome).
• Right person (assess competency by: certification/licensure, job description, skills checklist, demonstrated skill).
• Right communication (clear, concise, correct, complete).
• Right feedback: the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates' input first, recognize effort, get teammates' solution to problem, check off points).

Schedule:

Mon-Fri, 6:45am to 5:15pm, 4 - 10 hour shifts with call rotation

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Associate degree from approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) School of Radiology Technology required.
• Bachelor degree from approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) School of Radiology Technology preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory educational requirements.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in Radiology is preferred.
• 1 year in a Cardiac Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology preferred.

License/Certifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R) registered or board eligible required. ARRT Radiography credential must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Current Medical Radiographer (RAD.NE) license from Nebraska Department of Health required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 2 months of hire.
• Certification in area of specialty preferred:
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
  • or
  • Cardiac Interventional Radiography (RT.CI.ARRT)

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients and family members as well as providers and coworkers.
• Knowledge of invasive cardiac and electrophysiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Ability to meet the needs of physician during surgical procedure(s).
• Skill in preparing and completing patient records/documentation.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks, conduct problem solving and prioritize work assignments.
• Position requires flexibility to accommodate fluctuation in daily schedule, including but not limited to overtime, irregular hours, and on-call responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Kneeling
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Grasping
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Reaching
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Sitting
  • Speaking/talking
  • Standing
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
  • Walking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Hearing
  • Seeing/Visual

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static
• Rare (1-33%):
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Occasionally (34%-66%):
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.