Job Description: The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.
Essential Functions: -Performs radiographic procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols. -Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. -Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam. -Administers IV contrast and oral/rectal contrast when appropriate. -Recognizes and responds to any adverse reactions or allergic reactions. -Administers IV contrast material by means of existing IV line or by performing veni-puncture. -Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable.-Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. -Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. -Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.-Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. -Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.-Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation. -Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.-Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. -Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.-Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. -Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.-Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary. -May perform duties of Rad Tech Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.-Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. -Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.-May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.-Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.-Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies. null
Schedule ; 2:00PM-10:30PM
Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment. -Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A null
Required Skills: [
"RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES",
"PATIENT ASSESSMENT",
"IV CONTRAST ADMINISTRATION",
"ORAL/RECTAL CONTRAST ADMINISTRATION",
"VENI-PUNCTURE"
]
Additional Skills: [
"SAFETY REPORTING",
"INSTRUCTION OF STUDENTS AND STAFF",
"CROSS-TRAINED MODALITY COMPLIANCE",
"PREGNANCY SCREENING",
"RADIOLOGY ORDER REVIEW",
"MEDICAL NECESSITY EVALUATION",
"IMAGE QUALITY CRITIQUE",
"PACS DATA TRANSFER",
"IMAGING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE"
]Education: Required Education: -Associate's Degree in Related Field. OR -Certificate in Radiologic Technology.
Preferred Education: -N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure: -BLS (American Heart Assoc.). -IEMA Radiography License Illinois. -Radiography (R)(ARRT).
Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A null
Job Category: Clinical-Allied