Diagnostic Radiology Technologist
Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center

Diagnostic Radiology Technologist (Rad Tech) - Omaha, Nebraska

Position Overview

• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 10 hours per day, approximately 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week with one weekend every 4 weeks
• Call: 12 hours of call per month; holidays required as scheduled
• Orientation: 12 hours of non-billable orientation; guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation
• Floating: Required to float between Emergency Department and Diagnostic Radiology Department, including portable X-rays on patient floors and C-Arm procedures in the OR
• Dress code: Red scrubs provided, plus hospital scrubs for surgery

Job Duties

• Perform fluoroscopy and diagnostic X-rays on inpatients and Emergency Department patients
• Conduct portable X-rays on patient floors
• Operate C-Arm equipment in the operating room
• Manage an average of 20-25 patients per shift in the Emergency Department without support staff except on floors
• Use radiology equipment including radiology rooms, portable X-ray units, C-Arms, R/F, and IT systems such as McKesson PACS, Centricity RIS, and EPIC EMR

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Nebraska
• Radiology Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT (R) certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients

Additional Information

• No local candidates accepted; must be willing to work within a 100-mile radius restriction
• Call-off policy allows up to 36 hours off every 13 weeks
• Candidate must be comfortable with floating between Emergency Department and Diagnostic Radiology
• Department provides on-the-job training and orientation through NEO and other departmental programs

This position is ideal for a Diagnostic Radiology Technologist with trauma and OR experience seeking a short-term contract in a fast-paced hospital environment.