Radiologic Technologist
US-IL-Springfield
Careers (External)
Req #: 24281
Type: PRN
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Overview: Using independent judgment, perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures utilizing a variety of Radiology equipment in applying prescribed ionizing radiation to patients for diagnosis and treatment. Schedule PRN Responsibilities: * Perform a variety of radiographic, fluoroscopic, portable, and surgical procedures on patients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. * Maintain technical skills relating to the manipulation of imaging factors. * Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required. * Maintain technical skills in performance of portable radiographic imaging, both with static and fluoroscopic equipment. * Maintain technical skill with the performance of trauma imaging, bariatric imaging (including the operation of bariatric patient transfer devices), imaging in ICU environments, and imaging in neonatal environments. * Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees. * Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual. * Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operations of the department. * Ensure proper recording and transmission of patient information. * Ensure the safety of patients, visitors and employees. * Take call required to assigned section of the department. * Provide supervision, guidance and instruction to Radiography Students. * Provide a Great Patient Experience by employing A.I.D.E.T and "Greet and Feet". * Performs other related work as required or requested. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification/Registry: * Registered radiographer (ARRT-R) in good standing or registry eligible. If not otherwise specified by the professional licensing body, the maximum allowable time to practice in a "registration pending" status is three months. * Active license required in radiography from the IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety. * Maintain BLS CPR Certification. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Excellent interpersonal and guest relations skills required. Moderate physical effort.