X-Ray Technologist - PRN

Duly Health and Care•Glen Ellyn, IL

2d•$29 - $39

About The Position

Position Highlights: PRN Hours: Varied; Monday-Friday shifts vary from 7:00am-9:00pm. Saturday/Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm. Holidays and travel as needed. Requires at least 3 shifts and 1 weekend shift a month. Location: Schaumburg, Bloomingdale, Glen Ellyn

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six month to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be AART registered or eligible also IDNS licensed.
CPR certification
6 months - 2 years related experience

Responsibilities

Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by Radiologist, by performing the following duties.
Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum view of specific areas of body requested by physician.
Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
Moves x-ray equipment into specified positions and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance.
Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
Obtain patient’s pertinent history.
Maintains crash cart.
Maintain and stock inventory.
Maintain OSHA regulations.
Performs other projects and duties as related to department objective.
Must be able to get along with others, to be a team player, to accept constructive criticism from your supervisor and be able to follow work rules.
Report to lead technologist for work assignments.
Will assist with film quality control. Required to work evening and holidays with responsibility for the operation of the department.
Assists and relieve manager expediting the patient work flow through the department.