Radiologic Technologist

Franciscan Health•Carmel, IN

70d•Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Technologist I is responsible for performing radiographic procedures, ionizing radiation to render optimum images, which are used to support diagnoses and provide insight into medical issues, concerns or conditions. This position conducts preliminary analysis on images and collaborates with doctors and other Healthcare professionals to interpret images. This position assists with training students and technologists and performs injection procedures. The Imaging Technologist I is required to be qualified to care for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Technologist maintains optimum timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety during the execution of duties, and works closely with patients to ensure they understand procedures and are comfortable during procedures.

Requirements

Radiology Certificate required
Surgery experience required
Radiology Student Permit OR Indiana Radiology License required
ARRT-R required within 1 year of hire
Surgery experience with C-arm, O-arm, Fluoro (arthrograms and aspirations), and portables required

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Performing radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation to render optimum images for diagnosis.
Conducting preliminary analysis on images and collaborating with healthcare professionals to interpret images.
Assisting with training students and technologists.
Performing injection procedures.
Gathering information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide diagnostic procedures.
Explaining procedures and safety precautions to patients and answering patient questions.
Ensuring patients are not exposed to excessive amounts of radiation.
Positioning the patient and equipment correctly to produce high-quality results.
Operating imaging machines properly to produce clear imaging results.
Observing equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Adjusting machine settings for proper voltage and radiation levels.
Taking X-rays of patient's tissue, organs, and bones to evaluate for injury or illness.
Writing detailed reports about patient behavior or machine malfunctions.
Cleaning, maintaining, and restocking inventory in examination rooms.
Collaborating with physicians on patient medical issues to determine protocol and procedure.
Assisting with ACR, HFAP, ISBOH, IDPH, and IEMA.