Radiology Technician

TOUCHETTE•Belleville, IL

About The Position

Radiology Technologist works under the direction of a Radiologist, performing a variety of routine and complex diagnostic radiology procedures for the purpose of diagnosing abnormalities.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved radiology program required.
1 year preferred.
Basic life support certification required.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology (R) required.
Illinois Emergency Management Agency certification to perform Radiology required.
Strong knowledge in anatomy and image critic preferred.
Job requires sitting for extended periods of time.
Job requires employee to walk considerable distances, to and from work area.
Job requires employee to raise or lower up to 25 lbs. from one level to another.
Job requires exerting force up to 50 lbs. to move an object to or away from employee.
Job requires the employee to grasp/pick up items and reach for objects.
Job requires normal vision, with or without correction.
Job requires normal hearing, with or without correction.
Job requires involves speaking and talking.
Job requires use of computer
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Nice To Haves

1 year preferred.
Strong knowledge in anatomy and image critic preferred.

Responsibilities

Positions, explains procedure and sets technical factors for the appropriate examination.
Performs routine radiographs of skull, chest, pelvis, spine, abdomen and extremities for diagnosis of abnormalities
Receives and evaluates physician orders with patient history and information.
Assist radiologist in fluoroscopy and spot film examinations which require administration of contrast material: e.g., gastrointestinal series, barium enemas, pyelograms, joint injections and cholangiograms.
Prepares contrast media and administers to patient.
Operates fixed and mobile radiographic equipment.
Coordinates patient information with PACS and EMR to save data and radiation dose.
Performs all other duties as assigned.