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Carle Health · 3 months ago

Radiologic Technologist - BroMenn

US-IL-Normal

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$27.97/hr - $46.71/hr

Carle Health is a healthcare system based in Urbana, IL, with a commitment to patient care and employee growth. They are seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform routine radiographic procedures, ensure patient safety, and support a professional atmosphere among associates and students.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Positions patient and adjusts equipment, secures, and immobilizes support devices as needed to perform procedures

Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patient’s condition to obtain quality films to provide to the radiologists

Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed tests, medication reconciliation and records on appropriate form for the radiologist’s review

Assists radiologists with routine fluoroscopic and/or invasive procedures

Operates portable radiographic equipment and C-arm effectively in patient room, intensive care, and surgery

Initiates request for emergency medical support as indicated by patient condition; this is to include code blue, rapid response, etc

Documents all allergic reactions according to departmental and hospital policy

Transports patients into and out of department as necessary

Checks film quality to assure optimal quality is attained and correct film labeling is provided

Performs quality control activities, responds to inquiries, coordinates patient flow, and communicates with staff radiologists and other hospital personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion

Prepares radiographic/fluoroscopic rooms for procedures, maintains equipment, and supplies as required

Reports deficient inventory of supplies and linen to Lead Technologist

Provides direction and instruction to students in general procedures

Maintains positive “guest relations” and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures

Perform all other job duties as assigned

Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories

Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations

Position and immobilize patient on examining table

Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff

Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination

Qualification

Licensed Radiologic TechnologistRegistered in RadiographyBasic Life Support (BLS)Radiographic TechniquePatient CareCustomer SatisfactionQuality ControlCommunication Skills

Required

Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Registered in Radiography (R) within 3 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology

Associate's Degree: Related Field

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Carle Health

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Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with a bold but simple mission: to be the trusted partner in all healthcare decisions for everyone who depends on it.

Founded in 1946