Radiologic Technologist

Job Details

Radiologic Technologist

Department: Radiology

• CMH

Usual Schedule: 8a-430p

Regions:

On Call Requirements: Yes

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Location: Methodist Medical Center

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 35059

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: rotating

Education Requirements: Associates Degree

Shift: Day

Location: Peoria, IL

Holiday Requirements: Yes

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform routine and specialized diagnostic radiological procedures for patients of all ages in order to confirm or deny required treatment. This requires independent judgment to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a Radiologist.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology or Certificate in Radiologic Technology

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Radiography (R)(ARRT) upon hire and IEMA Radiography License Illinois upon hire and

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

2+ years experience working in Radiologic Technology

1-3 years of experience in/with problem-solving skills, the ability to set priorities, organize work and have excellent interpersonal skills. Flexibility and the ability to work well with other is required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

• Work may occasionally require travel to other facilities

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Basic reading, writing, oral English skills

AccountabilityMulticultural sensitivity

Customer/patient focused

Basic computer knowledge

Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions

Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-workerInteraction with a wide variety of people

Maintain confidential information

Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information

Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Clinical ExcellencePerforms radiologic diagnostic procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of medical imaging

• Exhibits competency and is the resource person to staff when performing radiographic procedures

• Knowledgeable about views required for each exam enhancing image quality through the use of appropriate filters, collimation, markers and patient identification

• Maintains quality care throughout the procedure, making patient as comfortable as possible, practicing radiation protection through shielding and collimation whenever possible

• Proper care of the patient is efficient and expedient

• Maintains expert working knowledge of equipment and resource person for troubleshooting

• Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories to that room

• Performs lab testing as appropriate

• Departmental SupportPerforms support functions of the medical imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met.

• Promptly and accurately processes and prepares images and paper work to ensure timely turn around in providing a report

• Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care assisting in patient transport to and from the department as required

• Promptly and accurately enters patient information into HIS system and accurately completes all fields in the HIS Radiant and PACS * Maintains and ensures a safe environment for patients and personnel and maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programs

• Employee Development/Clinical ExcellenceAssumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students and uses time, supplies and other resources productively. Displays leadership skills in their daily process.

• Share knowledge, guides, and encourages participation from fellow technologists/students with proper department protocol and procedures

• Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment

• Completes work within assigned shift using slow time to improve area appearance and accept additional assignments such as cassette cleaning, apron testing and film file duties

• Provides input on the evaluation of staff

• Participates in the Quality Improvement process

• Leads in development of teamwork of staff to ensure efficient and appropriate patient care

• Networks with other professionals regionally

• Demonstrates ability to multitask to assist with workflow

• Develops new processes utilizing creative ideas for a dynamic environment

• Assists in achieving competencies

• Maintains a current knowledge by keeping abreast of trends in new processes and procedures

• Follows up on concerns/problems as needed

• Display a professional attitude in order to foster mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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