X-Ray Technologist
About The Position
What does it mean to be a team member at Iroquois Memorial Hospital? It means that the patient is truly at the center of everything we do. It means that the quest for excellence is not just a goal, but a given. It means building an environment where our providers and our employees can deliver the best in healthcare. It also means that each employee or volunteer is vital to the healing process, because we can only achieve the extraordinary together. IMH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and great work environment. If this sounds like a role that might be a good fit for you, please apply today and let’s talk more about this opportunity. The Radiologic / Modality Technologist competently performs all types of X-Ray and modality exams (if applicable).
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Graduate of an AMA approved school of radiologic technology (college or hospital based)
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency Division of Nuclear Safety
- Registered or registry eligible with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- CPR certification
- Modality certification with the associated governing body (if applicable)
Responsibilities
- Treats patients and families as guests
- Respecting the privacy and confidentiality of patients and their information
- Over communicates to customers regarding delays, and what to expect
- Maintains professional demeanor and appearance
- Creates a positive learning environment for students / new team members
- Works as a team player with a good attitude; develops and maintains positive working relationships within and across all departments.
- Review all orders for correctness
- Identifies patients with two identifiers
- Explains procedures thoroughly, educates patients and families, takes a complete and accurate patient history
- Transfers patients safely, utilizes consent and timeout as appropriate
- Administers contrast correctly (if applicable)
- Obtains, creates, handles and administers radiopharmaceuticals correctly, (if applicable)
- Assists the radiologist during procedures; adheres to aseptic technique
- Uses and maintains equipment properly
- Positions patients according to protocol
- Performs all types of x ray / fluoroscopic and modality exams (if applicable) competently and up to current standards of practice
- Practices all facets of radiation safety, including shielding; uses techniques that adhere to the ALARA principle
- Ensures the technical quality and annotation of images
- Completes and verifies all documentation, sends images and documentation to the radiologist
- Confirms charges are complete and accurate
- Reports patient, visitor and employee incidents immediately
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations
- Provides a safe environment for patients, employees and visitors
- Engages in infection control practices, isolation procedures and fall prevention techniques
- Familiar with and maintains State, Federal and Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and guidelines
- Maintains all requirements for all mandatory licensing
- Participates in department meetings, inservices, continuing education and PI programs; adheres to changes in hospital processes and policies
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn and responds to constructive criticism in a positive manner
- Properly reports issues and works constructively to resolve them
- Maintains good attendance, is rarely late of absent
- Is efficient, avoids waste; utilizes down time productively, minimizes overtime and observes staffing standards
Benefits
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
