Radiologic Technologist - Jerseyville, United States - Jersey Community Hospital

Description

• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth/development to provide age specific treatment/care.
• Demonstrates knowledge/skills to perform diagnostic procedures in one or more modalities: General Radiography; CAT Scan; Pain Management; Fluoroscopy, OR procedures, DEXA, and Mammography.
• Ensures patients are properly identified/prepared for diagnostic procedures; positions patient immobilization/support devices; adjusts lead shield.
• Adjusts equipment, determines voltage, current, exposure time; operates equipment to produce quality images as required by the Radiologist.
• Operates mobile equipment to perform OR, ED, and/or bedside procedures.
• Transports patients to/from the department; assists in the general care of patients in the department.
• Participates in the clinical training of radiology students providing instruction, supervision, and/or evaluation.
• Utilizes PACS to maintain accurate patient records; prepares discs to route studies to other facilities.
• Greets/directs patients/visitors, and performs other related clerical duties.
• Other roles and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of accredited program in radiological technology.
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technology (AART) and IDNS (Illinois Department Nuclear Safety) licensure required.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge/skills to meet certification, licensure, and performance standards in all assigned modalities.
• Demonstrated computer skills.

Status Available:

• Per Diem