Radiology Tech - PRN/As Needed at Community First Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiographic Procedures, Contrast Media Administration, Positioning Protocols, Radiation Protection, Equipment Calibration, Hospital Computer System Operation, Record Keeping, Patient Documentation, Quality Control, Staff Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description The tech will perform all radiographic procedures while under the general supervision of a licensed practitioner for the purposes of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders at a technical level not requiring constant supervision and within the scope of their license. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs all general diagnostic radiology procedures and administration of contrast media with appropriate application of technical and positioning protocols, safety procedures, radiation protection, and proper image identifying criteria according to department policy and procedure. Verifies physician orders for instructions from requesting physician and consults with the radiologists as necessary. Explains procedure and provides education as appropriate. Performs equipment warm up, calibration and safety check as needed. Operates hospital computer system. Reports to supervisor any equipment malfunctions. Operates equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines for appropriate quality control. Responsible for departmental records. Accurately and promptly documents in departmental records (film, file and computer) patient name, exam date, film/image markers, clinical history, complaints, allergies, etc. May prepare file for processing to radiologist. Collects statistics as directed. Communicates reactions, complications, changes in condition etc. to radiologist, physician, supervisor, peers and nursing unit as necessary. Performs staff/student education and orientation duties as needed Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its As Needed employees: 401(k) after 90 days Chicago Sick time Free Parking Garage Internal Growth Opportunities Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Graduate from an approved program in Radiology Technology Computer Skills Computer knowledge IEMA License required; ARRT registration or eligible Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status

Responsibilities

The technician will execute all general diagnostic radiology procedures, including contrast media administration, adhering to established protocols for safety and image quality under general supervision. Responsibilities also include verifying physician orders, explaining procedures to patients, performing equipment checks, and accurately documenting all relevant patient and exam data.