Position Highlights: Sign On: $10,000 Position: Radiologic Technologist II Location: Arlington Heights Part Time Hours: Weekdays with alternating weekends 10:30pm - 7:00am Required Travel: No
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