Diagnostic Medical Radiographer

Carle Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring accurate and complete examinations while adhering to imaging standards and safety guidelines. The role emphasizes patient comfort, radiation protection, and efficient department operations.

Candidates should hold ARRT registration and an Illinois license, with experience in image optimization, PACS/HIS systems, and mentorship of staff and students.

Qualifications

• Completion of radiologic technology training with licensing/certification.
• Knowledge of radiography standards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic diagnostic procedures ensuring accurate examinations within imaging guidelines.
• Optimizes image quality with appropriate filters, collimation, and markers.
• Maintains patient comfort and safety, applying radiation protection.
• Maintains equipment knowledge and acts as a resource for troubleshooting.

Skills

Patient care

Radiologic procedures

Quality improvement

Safety protocols

Team coordination

Education

Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACS

HIS Radiant

Job description

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and 50mi

This requires independent judgment to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a Radiologist.

Certifications: Registered in Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Education: Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology, Work Experience: Related field

• Performs radiologic diagnostic procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of medical imaging


• Knowledgeable about views required for each exam enhancing image quality through the use of appropriate filters, collimation, markers and patient identification


• Maintains quality care throughout the procedure, making patient as comfortable as possible, practicing radiation protection through shielding and collimation whenever possible


• Maintains expert working knowledge of equipment and resource person for troubleshooting


• Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories to that room


• Performs lab testing as appropriate


• Performs support functions of the medical imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met.


• Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care assisting in patient transport to and from the department as required


• Promptly and accurately enters patient information into HIS system and accurately completes all fields in the HIS Radiant and PACS


• Maintains and ensures a safe environment for patients and personnel and maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programs


• Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students and uses time, supplies and other resources productively. Completes work within assigned shift using slow time to improve area appearance and accept additional assignments such as cassette cleaning, apron testing and film file duties


• Participates in the Quality Improvement process


• Networks with other professionals regionally

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.