Radiology Technologist - Registry
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, us
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Must have
- Education: Completion of a formal radiology technology training program at an American Medical Association approved school (will accept new grads).
- Related Work Experience: At least one (1) year experience in clinical radiology and experience with Digital Radiography.
- · Current Illinois Radiology Technologist License is required. Accreditation by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency is required and this accreditation must be renewed every two years.
- · An American Registry of Radiologic Technology certificate is required. Annual renewal of this certificate is required.
- La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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- La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Full description
SUMMARY: The X-Ray Technologist will perform general and portable radiography exams, EKG’s and all duties related to the orderly function of the Department of Radiology.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Complete and process radiographs, including all essential paperwork.
· Review physician's order to assure appropriateness of examination being requested.
· Maintain an effective client (physician and patient) and interdepartmental relations.
· Maintain technical expertise.
1. Complete and process radiographs -
o Position and transfer patients
o Select proper technical factors on an individual patient basis
o Select and operate equipment
o Provide immobilization devices as required
o Provide protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
o Process diagnostic images
o Review images for proper positioning, technique, and identification.
o Responsible for completing all exams prior to leaving shift after checking with patient departments
o Radiology Staff is Responsible for after hours ON-CALL, responds for STAT x-ray procedures
o Prompt availability by phone and email necessary
o Available to cover on-call every other weekend and a minimum of 2 weeknights per week
o Provide at a minimum of 2-4 shifts/monthly of weekend availability for staff coverage.
2. Operate the department in an efficient and effective manner under approved hospital and departmental policies and guidelines
o Follow hospital infection control policies
o Maintain adequate records
o Responsible for completing logbook, verifying requisitions and orders coordinate
o Maintains order and cleanliness of radiology department
o Responsible for transmitting of images and EKG's for reports and finalizing information in the patients EMR
o Responsible for confirming images with correct orders are sent to PACS for the Radiologist
3. Maintain an effective client (physician, provider and staff) and interdepartmental relations -
o Interact with patients and families in a professional manner
o Act as a technical resource for the physician or clinical departments
4. Perform EKGs -
o Perform EKGs following the established departmental guidelines