Imaging Tech

Francisan Health•Rensselaer, IN

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Technologist II is critical for performing specialized and difficult diagnostic imaging examinations of patients, ionizing radiation to render optimum images which are used to support diagnoses and provide insight into medical issues, concerns or conditions. At Franciscan, this role is proficient in more than one modality and is required to be qualified to care for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT M-F 8-4:30/6a-6p/6p-6a Weekend 6a-6p/6p-6a Utilize more than one imaging technique at times to produce images; the tech may combine images using optical, magnetic, and radioactive reporters to be detected by SPECT, MRI, and PET. To understand the uniqueness of each modality the tech specializes in and perform at least two of the following: X-rays, Computed Tomography Scan (CT Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine Imaging, Positron-Emission Tomography (PET). Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy. Explain procedures and safety precautions to patients and answer patient questions. Ensure patients are not exposed to excessive amounts of radiation. Complete all imaging exams and procedures providing the most optimal images for review; process and evaluate according to policy and protocol. Perform venipunctures when applicable, utilizing universal precautions while administering contrast media.

Requirements

Required Certificate Radiology
1 year Radiology Required
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Radiography (ARRT-R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Indiana
Radiography (ARRT-R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Illinois
Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) As Required by Unit
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT-MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Mammography (ARRT-M) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-N) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification Board (NMTCB) - The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
Registered Ultrasonographer (ARDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Breast Sonography (BS) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Nice To Haves

Preferred Associate's Degree Radiology

Responsibilities

Utilize more than one imaging technique at times to produce images; the tech may combine images using optical, magnetic, and radioactive reporters to be detected by SPECT, MRI, and PET.
To understand the uniqueness of each modality the tech specializes in and perform at least two of the following: X-rays, Computed Tomography Scan (CT Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine Imaging, Positron-Emission Tomography (PET).
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Explain procedures and safety precautions to patients and answer patient questions. Ensure patients are not exposed to excessive amounts of radiation.
Complete all imaging exams and procedures providing the most optimal images for review; process and evaluate according to policy and protocol.
Perform venipunctures when applicable, utilizing universal precautions while administering contrast media.

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