at Allyon, Inc. in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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Job Title: Radiologic Technologist
Job Description: The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs radiographic procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols.
- Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate.
- Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
- Administers IV contrast and oral/rectal contrast when appropriate.
- Recognizes and responds to any adverse reactions or allergic reactions.
- Administers IV contrast material by means of existing IV line or by performing veni-puncture.
- Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable.
- Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy.
- Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.
- Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
- Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment.
- Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
- Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation.
- Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
- Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area.
- Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
- Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety.
- Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
- Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
- May perform duties of Rad Tech Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.
- Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking.
- Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
- May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.
- Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.
- Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.
Minimum Requirements:
- 2+ years experience
- AHA BLS
- IEMA Radiography License
- ARRT(R)
- Associate's Degree in Related Field OR certificate in Radiologic Technology
- Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment
- Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a varity of technical procedures requiring independent judgement and initiative
- Competitive pay and benefits
- 401k eligibility after 6 months of employment
