Radiology Coordinator

As a Radiology Coordinator at CHI Health Plainview, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care and quality outcomes to patients in Pierce, Antelope, and Knox counties in Nebraska.

Under the direction of a physician and with minimal supervision, you will perform procedures using diagnostic imaging equipment designed for radiographic imaging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform procedures, computer processing, and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by licensed practitioners.
• Exercise professional judgment in the performance of services and maintain a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.
• Provide patient care and recognize essential critical thinking skills needed for successful completion of procedures.
• Participate in on-call duty as needed.

Requirements:

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT Board Certified in Radiology.
• Valid Medical Radiography or General Radiology Technologist Permit to Practice license in Nebraska or Iowa.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to set and maintain multiple priorities in an environment with shifting priorities.
• Self-motivated and able to take ownership of projects/assignments.
• Excellent follow-up and customer service skills.

Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedures.

Provides a clear explanation of the procedure, including duration, process, and what to expect following completion.

Verifies informed consent for and assists physician with interventional procedures.

Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions.

Provides patient education as appropriate.

Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols, and gathering proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure.

Recognizes all radiation safety standards, including "Image Gently" and "Image Wisely," and MR safety standards.

Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection, including wearing lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure.

Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and/or patient record and records that data into the patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.

Performs quality assessment of images obtained and evaluates equipment issues, reporting assessment to supervisor, manager, or director.

Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting a procedure.

Performs performance and quality tests on equipment as required, including ACR quality requirements.

Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations, or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager, or director for follow-up.

Uses the CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reactions or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.

Participates in and has a good understanding of all department, campus, and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staff licenses or certifications.

Is familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and is able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.