RADIOLOGY TECH - RADIOLOGY - FT DAYS WEEKEND OPTION (58914)

ANDERSON HOSPITAL•Maryville, IL

5d•$24 - $38

About The Position

To apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure, practicing radiation safety methods at all time. To select appropriate technical factors limiting the need for re-exposure and in accordance with equipment operating guidelines. To apply patient care, communicating the procedure performed, lessening apprehension and in accordance with the Maryville Imaging’s Patent’s Rights policies. Knowledge of the needs of patient according to their age group and the ability to modify care according to patient’s age.

Requirements

Education Level: Associate’s degree
Certification/Licensure: Formal radiologic technology training from an ARRT recognized accredited program.
Must be ARRT registered and IDNS licensed unrestricted.
Current BLS: Required

Responsibilities

Performs and documents patient and family education activities including assessing, performing and documenting
Provides age specific and population specific care, supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including Respect of cultural and religious diversity
Uses proper positioning and technical factors to obtain high quality images
Accurately identifies images and includes patient history
Correlates accurately contrast media and dosage to exam
Proficiently operates radiographic equipment
Assists physicians, and other technologists with procedures
Is in compliance with all radiation safety standards
Documents and completes accurately and in a timely manner all exam information
Support patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical and religious diversity.
Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to adult and geriatric populations.