Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem

Jersey Community Hospital•Jerseyville, IL

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic procedures in one or more modalities, including general radiography, CAT scan, pain management, fluoroscopy, operating room procedures, DEXA, and mammography. The role applies knowledge of growth and development to provide age-specific care, prepares and identifies patients, positions them with appropriate immobilization or support devices, and adjusts lead shielding. The technologist sets equipment parameters and operates equipment to produce quality images as required by the Radiologist, including using mobile equipment for operating room, emergency department, and bedside procedures. The position also involves transporting patients and assisting with their general care in the department, participating in radiology student training, maintaining accurate patient records in PACS, preparing discs for transfers to other facilities, and assisting patients and visitors. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in radiological technology.
Current American Registry of Radiologic Technology (AART) and Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS) licensure.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to meet certification, licensure, and performance standards in all assigned modalities.
Demonstrated computer skills.

Responsibilities

Apply an understanding of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
Perform diagnostic procedures in assigned modalities, which may include general radiography, CAT scan, pain management, fluoroscopy, operating room procedures, DEXA, and mammography.
Ensure patients are properly identified and prepared for diagnostic procedures.
Position patients using immobilization and support devices and adjust lead shielding.
Adjust equipment settings, including voltage, current, and exposure time, and operate equipment to produce quality images as required by the Radiologist.
Operate mobile equipment for operating room, emergency department, and bedside procedures.
Transport patients to and from the department and assist with general patient care in the department.
Participate in clinical training of radiology students by providing instruction, supervision, and/or evaluation.
Use PACS to maintain accurate patient records and prepare discs to route studies to other facilities.
Greet and direct patients and visitors and perform related clerical duties.
Perform other roles and responsibilities as assigned.