Student Rad Tech - Casual/PRN

Job Summary Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Address: 933 E. Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA Student Rad Tech will start beginning to middle of September. Work Schedule: This is a casual/prn position. Casual employees work on an 'as needed' basis to meet the needs of the business. Shifts may vary from week to week. Will also be required to be available to work weekends and holidays. Performs limited diagnostic radiographic procedures under the supervision of a state licensed Medical Radiographer registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Responsibilities Perform limited diagnostic radiographic procedures within scope of license. Radiographic procedures must not include CT, administration of contrast media, fluoroscopy or mammography. Perform and ensure safe, knowledgeable age-specific patient care in a holistic manner. Provide patient education and respond to patient and customer concerns. Complete documentation of patient x‑ray record and quality control processes. Perform value‑added activities that result in positive financial performance and customer satisfaction. Job Requirements Education: Current enrollment at the senior level in a degree program of Radiologic Technology. Experience: N/A License/Certifications: Temporary Medical Radiographer (RAD.TEMP) license or Limited Radiologic Technologist (RAD.LIM) license for work state required. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: N/A Physical Requirements Weight Demands Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Grasping Keyboarding/typing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive motions Sitting Stooping/bending Twisting Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing Reaching Seeing/visual Speaking/talking Standing Walking Job Hazards Not Related: Explosives (pressurized gas) Electrical shock/static Rare (1‑33%): Chemical agents (toxic, corrosive, flammable, latex) Occasionally (34‑66%): Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Frequent (67‑100%): Biological agents (primary airborne and blood borne viruses) (jobs with patient contact) Equipment/machinery/tools Radiation alpha, beta and gamma (particles such as X‑ray, CT, gamma knife, etc.) Radiation non‑ionizing (ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that cause injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Equal Opportunity Employer Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr