Pediatric Interventional Radiology Jobs in Nebraska

Work Status Details: Full Time | 72.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Exempt from Overtime: Non-Exempt
Shift Details: Weekdays 7 am-7 pm; Every 3rd weekend Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm
Department: Urgent Care FRPS | Reports To: Clinic Manager-Occupational Health
The mission of Faith Health is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.
Summary:
The RN/Limited Radiologic Technologist will assist with the assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating of patient care in the clinic practice setting. Responsible for documentation of interventions, outcomes, and patient/family education. Collaborates with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide continuity of care. The RN/Limited Radiologic Technologist is responsible for the direction and assignment of nursing interventions that may be performed by others. Performs radiographic procedures to assist in a diagnosis of disease and injuries. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care and is accountable to the policies and procedures of the organization.
The LPN/Limited Radiologic Technologist will assist with the assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating of patient care in the clinic practice setting. Responsible for documentation of interventions, outcomes, and patient/family education. Collaborates with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide continuity of care. The LPN/Limited Radiologic Technologist is responsible for the direction and assignment of nursing interventions that may be performed by others. Performs radiographic procedures to assist in a diagnosis of disease and injuries. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care and is accountable to the policies and procedures of the organization.
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Radiology Services, performs radiographic procedures to assist in a diagnosis of disease and injuries. The Radiologic Technologist works effectively with patients and patients' families and maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental personnel.
Cross Training is possible if determined that there is a need within the department. If interested, communicate with the Manager/Director prior to cross training.
The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.
Nurse Responsibilities:
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age/diversity of population served for the following age groups:
☒ Neonate (birth - 28 days)
☒ Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)
☒ Pediatric/Child (1 year - 12 years)
☒ Adolescent (12 years - 18 years)
☒ Adult (18 years - 65 years)
☒ Geriatric (over 65 years)

• Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care.
• Knowledge of growth and developmental stages.
• Considers life changes/effects on health beliefs and behaviors.
• Provides necessary safety measures involving urgent and emergent patients.
• Provides information and involves family/caregiver in decision making.

2. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Faith Health Physician Services Urgent Care Clinic as defined in the scope of practice, to assure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed. This includes, but is not limited to, the age of the patient served.

• Consistently demonstrate competent use of the nursing process to assess, prioritize, formulate, implement, evaluate and adapt the interdisciplinary plan of care to meet the patient's age-specific needs.
• Provide information and involves family/caregiver in decision making as appropriate.
• Use population specific knowledge to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meeting need of age groups served.
• Consistently and skillfully perform and document physical screening and tests, including but not limited to immunizations, EKG, auditory, glucometer, collection of cultures, venipunctures, urine testing, and TB testing.
• Assist the Physician with sutures and suture removal, cast application and removal, injections and other procedures as directed.
• Schedule surgery and obtain appropriate insurance authorizations for surgery and tests.
• Order supplies for the clinic.
• Clean and process clinic instruments and equipment.
• Formulate and initiate patient plans of care as appropriate and provide continuity of care to meet the age specific needs.
• Include and communicates the plan of care to patient, family, significant others and relays pertinent information through appropriate documentation and referral to other health care team members.
• Carry out physician orders within scope of practice.
• Records information on the patient record in accordance with charting and regulatory guidelines.
• Recognizes changes in patient status based on interpretation of assessments and carries out physician orders.
• Accurately and skillfully performs and documents all procedures and treatments administered to patients during their clinic visit.
• Delegate and assign appropriate aspects of patient care with the ability to prioritize patients in urgent and emergent setting.
• Organize and adjust workload to meet the needs of the clinic and maintain patient flow.
• Make appointment call backs to patient/family with appropriate documentation.
• Appropriately utilizes a triage process for patient call-ins with appropriate documentation.
• Call in medication orders from physicians to appropriate pharmacy when needed. Make appointments for patients as ordered by physicians. Communicate instructions to patients and others as necessary with appropriate documentation.
• Review, process and call patients with pending lab, x-ray, and drug screen results after physician review of those results.
• Administer IV fluids as appropriate.
• Calculate and verify dosage for drug administration.
• Identify educational needs for patient/family.
• Use available teaching aids to implement teaching plan for assigned patient/family and revises the plan based on evaluation of effectiveness.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient environment.
• Assess patient/family level of understanding of their rights and responsibilities as healthcare consumers and include them in decision making.
• Advocate for patients' needs through communication and the interdisciplinary planning process.
• Contribute to the caring environment in the workplace.
• Assist with implementation of policies and standards from professional and/or specialty organizations in the practice setting.
• Increase knowledge about the ethical/legal/professional standards of nursing.
• Promote the profession of nursing in the community.
• Demonstrate professional accountability.
• Work to maintain positive team relationships with co-workers, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and offer solutions.
• Serve on committees and assist with programs of the hospital to constantly improve the quality of health care and promote good public relations.

Limited Radiologic Technologist Essential Duties:

• Positions patient and/or equipment to efficiently obtain high quality radiographs.

• Perform proper views for each exam according to department protocol.

• Ensure appropriate consent forms are signed by the patient or responsible party for contrast procedures.

• Assist physician and technologists with Radiologic procedures. Coordinate procedures with appropriate departments and personnel as needed.

• Maintain technical skills relating to imaging factors.

• Maintain knowledge of anatomy and pathology in order to produce high quality images.

• Proficiently operate all functions of radiographic equipment.

• Maintain proficiency in diagnostic radiography.

• Select and manipulate proper technical factors to obtain quality images.

• Ensure exams are completed in a prompt manner from receipt or requisition & imaging for interpretation.

• Review images and adjust technical factors or patient positions as needed to assist in diagnosis.

• Uses filtration devices (I.e. boluses, filters), FFD, film-screen combinations, photocell selection, etc. to obtain highest quality images.

• Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required.

• Utilizes effective patient care and communication skills to obtain optimum patient rapport.

• Monitor patient condition and take appropriate action to ensure continuity of patient care.

• Ensure patient comfort, safety and modesty throughout procedures.

• Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operations of the department.

• Maintain adequate supply inventory in work area, restocking as needed. Notify supervisor of inadequate supplies. Properly warm up equipment.

• Ensure proper recording and transmission of patient information.

• Maintain data for the Radiology Information System by accurately entering patient exams, view and supply data.

• Identify images with accurate, complete, and readable information (patient ID information, Lt/Rt, time, supine/upright, etc.)

• Record patient history and exam information on the requisition as required; consistently monitor requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information.

• Comply with radiation safety guidelines.

• Wears film badge to assure compliance with ALARA standards.

• Uses protective devices (i.e. aprons, gloves) and techniques according to department radiation safety guidelines.

• Ensure safety of other personnel and visitors required to remain in unshielded areas.

• Uses beam restriction devices to consistently minimize radiation exposure to patients.

• Maintains cleanliness of rooms, equipment, and other work areas.

• Perform clerical and receptionist tasks.

• Locate and/or file film jackets in appropriate location and sequence.

• Assist with the transportation of patients to and from the Radiology Department as required.

Radiology Tech Essential Duties:

1. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the as defined in the scope of practice, to assure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed. This includes, but is not limited to, the age of the patient served.

• Positions patient and/or equipment to efficiently obtain high quality radiographs.

• Perform proper views for each exam according to department protocol.

• Assist physician/students/technologists with Radiologic procedures. Coordinate procedures with appropriate departments and personnel as needed.

• Ensure exams are completed in a prompt manner from receipt of requisition, imaging, and interpretation.

• Review images and adjust technical factors or patient positions as needed to assist in diagnosis.

• Understands the operation of PACS and RIS system.

• Maintain skills in performing routine patient care as required.

• Utilizes effective patient care and communication skills to obtain optimum patient rapport.

• Monitor patient condition and take appropriate action to ensure continuity of patient care.

• Ensure patient comfort, safety and modesty throughout procedures.

• Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operations of the department.

• Ensure proper recording and transmission of patient information.

• Identify images with accurate, complete, and readable information (patient ID information, Lt/Rt, time, supine/upright, etc.)

• Comply with radiation safety guidelines.

• Wears film badge to assure compliance with ALARA standards.

• Maintains cleanliness of rooms, equipment, and other work areas.

• Perform clerical and receptionist tasks.

• Assist manager/director as needed.

Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other information:
Job Requirements:
The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or temporary permit from the State of Nebraska required.
Current Registered Nurse (LPN) license or temporary permit from the State of Nebraska required.
Current Medical Radiographer license from the State of Nebraska required.
Limited Radiographer License from the State of Nebraska obtained within one year from date of hire. License must include Core, Chest and Extremities. Skull and Spine may be required based on department need required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within one full month from date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire) required.
Previous Experience Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Previous clinical experience preferred.
Skills/Knowledge Requirements:
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