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Riverside Healthcare · 5 months ago

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST - IMMEDIATE CARE (FT DAYS)

Kankakee, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$28.54/hr - $36.40/hr

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for their Immediate Care facility in Kankakee, Illinois. This role involves performing diagnostic radiographic procedures, assisting with patient care, and providing support in occupational health services while ensuring safety and compliance with protocols.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures with precision to ensure high-quality images

Prepare and position patients, ensuring their comfort and safety during imaging procedures

Operate radiographic equipment and perform routine quality control checks to maintain functionality

Correlate patient history with imaging procedures, ensuring all relevant information is documented for Radiologist review

Evaluate radiographic images for technical quality and accuracy, ensuring proper identification and anatomical markings

Apply radiation safety protocols to minimize risk to patients, self, and others

Assist with pre-employment physicals, drug screenings, and other occupational health assessments

Perform functions related to billing, including ICD-10 and CPT coding

Conduct ancillary screenings as required by company protocols, including EKGs, drug screens, breath-alcohol tests, and pulmonary function tests

Document and report results accurately to the appropriate company contacts

Assist with injury treatment and processing patients for physical assessments and physician-related visits

Provide education and instructions to patients regarding procedure preparations and occupational health guidelines

Greet patients courteously, assist them to the exam room, and ensure their privacy

Monitor patients during exams, recognizing and reporting any abnormal findings

Perform phlebotomy, vital sign checks, and administer injections as required

Schedule patient appointments and perform accurate computer data entry in Agility and EPIC systems

Maintain patient records and ensure all documentation meets regulatory standards

Maintain and use principles of aseptic techniques and infection control during all clinical duties

Recognize and address any patient safety issues, working to prevent injury and ensure a safe healthcare environment

Qualification

Radiographic proceduresIEMA CertificationICD-10 codingCPT codingPhlebotomy skillsMedical terminologyPatient careTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Associates degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

IEMA Certification Required in Radiography

Graduate of AMA and accredited program in medical imaging and registry eligible

ARRT RT (R) eligible or obtain within 6 months of hire