EP Radiologic Tech - Full Time - Days

## EP Radiologic Tech
- Full Time
- Days Apply locations:
Methodist Hospital
- Omaha, NEtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR115234
** 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.
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* Job Summary:

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* Location:

Methodist Hospital  Address: 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri, 6:45am to 5:15pm, 4 - 10 hour shifts no call requirements; expected to finish EP cases    Performs diagnostic imaging examinations within the electrophysiology lab. Upon orientation and successful completion of on-the-job training, assists with diagnostic angiographic procedures to assist in the completion of electrophysiology procedures. Demonstrates effective technical, radiographic, and clinical skills; the ability to multitask is essential. This position requires knowledge of sterile technique and pan-scrubbing
** 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…