Radiologic Technologist - Immediate Care

Position Summary:
$5,000.00 Sign on bonus - External Applicants only

To perform routine and advanced radiographic procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness and/ or injury to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology or Certificate of completion in Radiologic Technology

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Illinois IEMA Radiography License upon hire
Radiography (R)(ARRT) within 3 months of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Health Information System. Basic knowledge of radiology equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Positions patient, adjusts equipment, secures and immobilizes support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures.
• Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patients condition to obtain quality films for the radiologists.
• Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed test.
• Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all time (i.e., appropriate patient shielding, etc.)
• Maintains exposure badge.
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness for assigned room on a daily basis.
• Administers CPR as necessary.
• Assures accuracy of examination performed and requisition.
• Familiar with MSDS information pertaining to chemicals used in the department.
• Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, daily statistics, answering telephones, scheduling examinations and giving instructions to patients for examination to provide smooth and continuous department services.
• Inventories supplies and maintains adequate stock.
• Labels radiology images according to department standards and criteria.
• Prepares contrast media as necessary following department standards and manufacturers recommendations.
• Performs daily sensitometry of processors; assists in performance of annual inspections.
• Checks film quality and ensures proper and correct labeling is provided.
• Performs quality control activities, responds to inquires, coordinates patient flow and communicates with provider to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion.
• Prepares radiology rooms daily.
• Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental/center procedures
• Performs orders management tracking functions.