Full-Time Radiologic Technologist: Impactful Orthopedics

Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH; Proviso Township (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Pet Insurance

EAP

FSA/HSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist to be based at the outpatient clinic in Westchester, IL. The role involves producing high-quality radiographic images, maintaining equipment, and assisting with fluoroscopic procedures in a Monday–Friday schedule.

You will be responsible for patient preparation, image processing, safety, and accurate CPT coding. ARRT, IEMA, and IDNS certifications are required; orthopedic experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited X-Ray Technologist Program.
• ARRT license as an RT is required.
• IEMA certification is required.
• IDNS certification is required.
• Orthopedic experience is preferred.
• New graduates are welcome to apply with a strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for radiologic procedures and takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Maintain working knowledge in the use of PACS, DR, and CR Radiologic equipment.
• Use C-Arm where appropriate.
• Prepare medications for, and assists the physician with Fluoroscopic procedures.
• Maintain Radiology rooms and stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Assists physicians in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations. Measures and prepares medication and contrast media.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Prepares images for reading by the requesting physician.
• Notifies the Radiology Manager regarding malfunctions and repairs as needed.
• Properly uses EHR to enter CPT codes for billing purposes.
• Travel as required to other satellite outpatient clinic as needed for coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

X-Ray Technologist Program

ARRT RT license

IEMA certification

IDNS certification

Tools

PACS

DR

CR

C-Arm

Job description

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist to be based at the outpatient clinic in Westchester, IL. The role involves producing high-quality radiographic images, maintaining equipment, and assisting with fluoroscopic procedures in a Monday–Friday schedule.

You will be responsible for patient preparation, image processing, safety, and accurate CPT coding. ARRT, IEMA, and IDNS certifications are required; orthopedic experience is a plus.