Radiologic Technologist

Franciscan St. Francis Health; Illinois; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan St. Francis Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiologic imaging and maintain safety protocols. With a focus on compassionate care, this role includes patient preparation and technical operations of imaging equipment. The position offers a competitive salary and requires specific educational qualifications and certifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits offerings

Shift pay for eligible shifts

Call pay for qualified on-call hours

Qualifications

• Preferred Associate's Degree in Radiology.
• 1 year Radiology experience required.
• Radiography (ARRT-R) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contrast material for diagnostic procedures.
• Acquire diagnostic images and manage image documentation.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiologic Safety

Technical Proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiology

Tools

Radiation Equipment

PACS Systems

Job description

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Campus20201 S Crawford Ave Olympia Fields, Illinois 60461

The Radiologic Technologist performs a variety of technical radiation procedures, including radiologic imaging, to diagnosis and treat patients. The Radiologic Technologist maintains specialized equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body on x-ray film for diagnostic purposes. This position also works closely with patients to explain procedures and prepare and position them for tests, ensuring testing is compliant with radiologic safety procedures.

WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Prepare contrast material intravenously or orally for Diagnostic Radiology procedures under the supervision of the radiologist in order to perform diagnostic procedures
• Document patient's clinical history on requisitions in order to provide clinical information for radiologist reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and treats all patients with respect and compassion in order to provide high quality care and customer satisfaction.
• Stock and prepare the exam room and equipment for patients according to established protocols and maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the Radiology Department in order to assure a clean and professional environment for the patients.
• Consult with physicians and nursing personnel and reviews patient charts regarding history and procedure in order to provide a clinical history.
• Acquires diagnostic images and transfers images to PACS for the radiologist review and reporting in order to provide documentation of procedures and timely reports.

Qualifications

• Preferred Associate's Degree in Radiology
• 1 year Radiology Required
• Radiography (ARRT-R) - upon hire
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association upon hire
• Radiology Technologist License (RADTECH) - upon hire

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Up to 20%JOB RANGE:Radiologic Technologist Physician Practice $26.33 - $36.21INCENTIVE:This position is eligible for shift pay for eligible shifts, and call pay for qualified on-call hours

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.