About the Role

Sarah Bush Lincoln is a non-profit healthcare organization operating a two-hospital system and numerous clinics in Illinois. The Radiologic Technologist role involves performing quality radiology procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate medical records within the Radiology department.

Skills

Radiology procedures Patient positioning Image identification PACS system Radiation safety ALARA principles Equipment maintenance Documentation BLS CPR Radiography

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Radiologic Technologist (PRN)

Job Description

Radiologic Technologist is responsible for the performance of quality radiology procedures in a safe manner.

Department: Radiology

Hours: PRN (As needed)

Required: AS degree, BLS, IMEA and ARRT (R) within 1 year of hire

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $26.35 an hour

Responsibilities

Accurate image identification including documentation in patient records (Charts) of proper consents, orders, and screening forms., Determines portion of body to be imaged and properly positions the most suitable body position for the images., Follow proper policy and protocol for procedures as outlined in protocol guides, and hospital policy., Keeps work area neat and clean., Maintains equipment by routine cleaning and operations checks., Performs exams by setting, adjusting, manipulating, and controlling department specific equipment., Positions patients and various body parts for radiologic exams. Uses proper collimation and patient shielding., Processes images to PACS system., Produces technically excellent images., Utilizes ALARA principles to reduce radiation exposure to staff members and patients., Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS) to obtain patient information, verify orders, complete charges, and process studies., Utilizes proper safety techniques to scan patients and provide excellent quality imaging.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (Required)ARRT - Radiography (R) - (within 1 year of hire) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, IEMA - Illinois Emergency Management Agency - State of Illinois

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$26.35 - $40.84

Pay based on experience