SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNOLOGIST X-RAY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

Cook County•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Procedures Technologist – X-Ray/Computed Tomography works under the direction of Diagnostic Radiology supervision, using general diagnostic X-ray equipment and computed tomography scanners to produce diagnostic and cross-sectional images of patients’ internal organs and tissues. The role includes prioritizing and completing procedures, maintaining required documentation, practicing infection control, and adhering to radiation-safety measures. The technologist prepares and positions patients, explains procedures, operates and adjusts imaging equipment, administers or assists with contrast media, evaluates images for diagnostic quality, and documents patient condition and procedure details. The position also involves patient transport, image processing and transmission through PACS and the hospital RIS, equipment and supply maintenance, quality control, and support for mobile imaging in clinical areas. On-call services may be required after normal working hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent; proof must be provided at the interview.
Graduation from a two-year American Medical Association-approved School of Radiologic Technology; proof must be provided at the interview.
Registration in Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT); proof must be provided at the interview.
Registration in Computed Tomography (CT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT); proof must be provided at the interview.
Two years of full-time experience as a staff X-Ray Technologist.
Active licensure by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA); proof must be provided at the interview.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; proof must be provided at the interview.
Knowledge of human growth and development.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Ability to assess, provide, and interpret age-specific data and interpret age-specific responses to treatment.
Ability to involve family members or significant others in care-plan decision-making.
Ability to sit 2–3 hours per day, stand 4–6 hours per day, and lift up to 25 pounds, potentially including bending and lifting.
Ability to adapt to temperature variations, distinguish basic colors, operate equipment controls, distinguish regular and high-pitched sounds and their source, and push or pull using body-mechanics principles.
Adherence to hospital and department safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, engineering controls, work-practice controls, and other applicable precautions.

Nice To Haves

Three years of full-time experience as a staff mammography technologist.

Responsibilities

Initiate and complete Radiology and CT procedures, producing quality images and providing psychosocial interventions appropriate to patients’ age and developmental status.
Assess imaging requisitions for appropriateness and verify patient identity using the required two-patient-identification process.
Perform assigned radiographs and CT procedures according to prescribed techniques and procedures.
Prepare and administer contrast agents and prepare injectors; may initiate IVs for CT contrast administration in accordance with department policy.
Maintain daily examination logs and radiological records, files, and technical worksheets.
Observe patients for adverse reactions, document allergic reactions, and report unusual occurrences or changes in patient condition.
Prepare patients and equipment, explain procedures, assist with patient transfers and positioning, and maintain patient comfort.
Set scanning data and adjust imaging equipment and exposure parameters to obtain diagnostic images while protecting unaffected parts of the patient’s body.
Send images to the PACS system and enter patient information in the hospital RIS (Cerner); process digital images according to applicable guidelines and techniques.
Perform quality-control activities and evaluate images for technical quality.
Perform mobile X-rays in patient rooms, pediatric and adult emergency rooms, the trauma unit, and the operating room.
Report equipment problems to the supervisor immediately.
Transport patients within the department as required.
Order and stock supplies, maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment, and clean and disinfect rooms and equipment after each patient.
May instruct students and auxiliary personnel in radiologic imaging policies and procedures.
Provide on-call services after normal working hours as needed.
Assist with setting up sterile trays and instruments and practice radiation protection.
Work cooperatively with staff and patients while maintaining proper conduct and high ethical standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.