Required Travel: Yes
A Brief Overview:
The Radiologic Technologist II will operate radiology equipment and perform radiographic examinations to provide the clinical team with films, images, or other records to be used for diagnosis and/or treatment. The Radiologic Technologist II will explain radiology procedures to patients, position patients for safe examinations, and help establish the patient's trust to the clinical team.
What you will do:
- Positions patients and radiologic equipment to capture the correct area and produce clear images.
- Practices safe radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
- Instructs patient concerning procedures to be performed and proper breathing techniques; cautions against physical movements which would alter radiograph results.
- Utilizes and promotes AIDET concepts in all customer interactions.
- Reviews images to make sure they are diagnostic and ready for a radiologists’ interpretation.
- Evaluates anatomical views, image quality, completeness of study and other factors to ensure appropriate information is presented.
- Identifies discrepancies or inconsistencies in patient data and corrects the information in the PACS or EPIC systems.
- Maintains operational level of equipment and accessories; calibrating and cleaning when needed; reports in writing all broken and malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
- Transports and operates portable x-ray equipment in areas such as the Emergency Room, Intensive Care, and Cardiac Care when patients cannot be taken to the Radiology Department.
- Receives patient medical history and information, ensures files and records are properly completed with correct information such as patient's name, anatomical views taken, procedural code and so forth.
- Collaborates with multiple departments to satisfy routine and provisional requests.
- Contacts nursing units and patient transport department to coordinate in-house patient exams in a timely manner.
- Initiates internal transport if delay is communicated from transport.
- Communicates pertinent data to nursing unit responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
- Ensures that patients are not left in the hallways by assigning radiology staff to transport.
- Assists in Fluoroscopy and OR procedures, if applicable.
- Assists and contributes to the training of X-ray students and new employees.
- Has basic knowledge of HIS/RIS/PACS.
- If assigned to surgery, carries charge pager and surgery phone at all times.
What you will need:
- 1 Year previous x-ray experience in a surgical environment, preferred.
- ARRT - Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Required
- Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - State of Illinois IEMA (IEMA)
- AHA Heartsaver CPR - American Heart Association (AHA) Required
- Valid Illinois driver’s license Required
Benefits:
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities