Radiologic Technologist

Description

Location: Cherry County Hospital- Valentine, NE 69201 

Compensation: $29.83- $43.67/hour (based on experience)

Position: Full Time, Part Time, or PRN

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Radiologic Technologist
Cherry County Hospital & Clinic – Valentine, Nebraska

Cherry County Hospital & Clinic in Valentine, NE is seeking a skilled and dedicated Radiologic Technologist to join our team. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about providing high-quality imaging services in a close-knit, patient-centered healthcare environment.

As a Radiologic Technologist, you will perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures—including x-ray, CT, bone densitometry, and mammography (if applicable)—to support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. You’ll work directly with patients of all ages, ensuring their safety, comfort, and care during imaging procedures. The position requires the ability to work independently, using your clinical expertise and initiative to ensure high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Performing high-quality radiologic exams in accordance with department protocols under the supervision of a qualified physician
   
• Providing direct patient care, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients of all ages
   
• Performing a variety of technical procedures, including x-ray, CT, bone densitometry, and mammography (if applicable)
   
• Using independent judgment and problem-solving skills to provide precise imaging for accurate diagnoses
   
• Adhering to safety standards and ensuring the safety of patients, coworkers, and self during all procedures
   

If you're looking to work in a supportive, patient-focused setting where you can make a tangible difference, we encourage you to apply to Cherry County Hospital & Clinic. Join our team and help provide exceptional care to our rural community.

Comprehensive Benefit Package: 

•Health Insurance: Co-pay or HSA plan options: 100% paid for Employee 

•Dental: 100% paid for Employee 

•Vision: 100% paid for Employee 

•$50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D 

•Long-Term Disability: 100% paid for Employee 

•Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 

•Health Savings Account with employer contribution 

•Supplemental Insurances: Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident •Retirement Plan: 457 plan Pre-Tax and Roth options

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• To produce diagnostic images in an acceptable and high-quality manner to be interpreted by the radiologist
• Perform and maintain all QA testing required
• To assist providers as required in the performance of fluoroscopic examinations
• Consult with providers and radiologists
• Adhere to the ALARA principles
• Follow all safety requirements and regulations that pertain to services performed by the department
• Training of other team members to perform radiologic imaging, meeting quality and safety standards
• Responsible for the procurement, storage, and utilization of modality and departmental supplies
• Responsible for maintaining proper imaging and reporting in PACS
• Keeps up to date of new procedures, equipment, and methods
• Attends trainings and hospital/clinic meetings 
• The patient/client information that is handled day to day in this office will remain confidential and a breach of this confidentiality may be cause for immediate termination
• Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintained
• Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures
• Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledgeable of functions of radiology
• Ability to set up and operate equipment safely and properly
• Must have good communication skills with the general public, hospital staff, and patients
• Desire to help people; interest in working with the general public, patients, and family members
• Ability to work under stress 
• Ability to adapt to change 
• Must have a belief that all people are to be treated with dignity 
• Must be friendly and courteous to fellow co-workers
• Must be able to work occasional on-call shifts, evenings, weekends, or holidays as scheduled
• Must be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the position.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Physical demands require being able to transport patients in wheelchairs and on gurneys
• Able to complete patient transfers in and out of wheelchairs and on and off gurneys
• Able to push portable x-ray and EKG machines
• Requires use of arms, legs, back, and eyes, which could cause strain
• Regularly involves the potential for exposure to hazardous materials, such as contaminated body fluids, radiological solutions, and radiation
• Must possess the knowledge and insight to comply with universal precautions, hospital policies and procedures

Reports to- Radiology Supervisor

Requirements

 Minimum Job Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited radiology program
• Current registry in good standing with ARRT
• BLS certification required
• Must be licensed in the state of Nebraska