Radiology Technologist

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; at a minimum on call: 1 weekend per month and 1 weeknight each week PLUS additional on call coverage as needed for PTO.

 

1. 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
 

1. 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
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1. Perform EKGs -

• o Perform EKGs following the established departmental guidelines
• o Prepare and sends EKGs to the University of Chicago Department of Pediatric Cardiology for interpretation
• o Deliver completed EKG interpretations to the physician and appropriate areas (nursing unit or medical records)

1. Maintain technical expertise

• o Attend continuing education workshops
• o Maintain CPR certification
• o Maintain current State of Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety license
• o Maintain current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certificate
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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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