Radiology Technician

About This Role

This Radiology Technician role is based in Lincoln, Nebraska, within a urology specialty clinic and outpatient surgery center. The position involves preparing patients for radiologic procedures, taking various scans, and ensuring equipment compliance and safety. The ideal candidate will have the necessary credentials, with further training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures
• Take x-rays, CT scans, and fluoroscopic images following established procedures for patient care and safety
• Instruct patients regarding procedures
• Observe patients for vital signs during examination
• Follow prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment
• Provide radiation protection to patients and staff consistent with current knowledge and application
• Assure that all equipment is in compliance with state regulations, in good working order, and clean
• Log procedures and complete routine paperwork
• Maintain log of outside films and films sent out of the office
• Prepare Litho/Endo suite before each patient by removing soiled linen equipment, trash, wiping down equipment with disinfectant, and mopping floor as needed
• Set up lithotriptor and fluoroscopic equipment by following the operator manuals provided by the manufacturer(s)
• Perform lithotriptor F-2 alignment at initial daily setup and check calibration prior to each treatment and adjust as needed
• Operate and maintain the Medirex Tripter Compact unit
• Assist with the transfer of the patient on and off of the lithotripsy table
• Greet patients and prepare them for physician examination
• Screen patients for appropriate information
• Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests
• Record and update patient’s medical history and medication lists in the clinic’s EMR
• Take and record patient’s vital signs and any information needed by provider in the clinic’s EMR
• Perform general nursing care to patients
• Observe and report patient’s condition and reaction to medications to the physician and or advanced practice provider
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards
• Assist with the preparation of equipment and aid physician/provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients
• Responsible for preparation of exam rooms, including re-stocking of treatment areas

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Completion of course in Radiologic Technology approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)