Rad Tech - Rad Gen

*31516885*/carle Job Description: -The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.
Essential 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.
Skills:Required Skills & Experience: -Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment.
-Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/AEducation:Required Education: -Associate's Degree in Related Field OR -Certificate in Radiologic Technology Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -BLS (American Heart Assoc.
) -IEMA Radiography License Illinois -Radiography (R)(ARRT) Preferred Certifications & Licensure: Job Type: Contract Pay: $65.
30 - $70.
30 per hour Schedule: * 10 hour shift * Night shift Travel requirement: * Travel Ability to Relocate: * Urbana, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person