Radiologic Technologist II (34 Hours/Week) Sign On Bonus!

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Radiologic Technologist II to perform radiographic procedures and assist physicians with technical factors, maintaining ALARA standards and patient safety. The role requires familiarity with DR/DRX image acquisition, PACS, RIS, and EHR systems.

You will work across Radiology, ASC/Pain Clinic, and related departments, ensuring high-quality images and proper equipment operation while supporting clinical teams and contributing to a safe patient environment.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved A.C.R. school or JRCERT approved Radiology program.
• Proof of ARRT certification required.
• Must work in a specialty location (80% of time) and participate in weekend/holiday rotation.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete patient history and review prior exams to aid evaluation.
• Produce quality radiographs per protocol and select proper technical factors.
• Provide shielding following radiation safety standards and ALARA principles.
• Operate radiology equipment and assist physicians with selecting applications and factors.
• Assist with patient transport within Radiology and Springfield Clinic campus.
• Maintain clean, orderly radiology area and support staff as needed.
• Submit forms for time off and participate in payroll/HR processes.
• Provide orientation/training for new radiology staff.
• Cover Radiology, ASC/Pain Clinic, and related departments per schedule.

Education

A.C.R. approved Radiology program

JRCERT approved Radiology program

ARRT certification

Specialty location experience (80%)

Tools

RIS

PACS

EHR

Radiology home page

Job description

The Radiologic Technologist II is responsible for performing radiographic procedures by the application of ionizing radiation to produce radiographic images under a variety of conditions and assisting physicians as required in the selection of practical applications and technical factors.

Job Relationships

• Reports to the Diagnostic Imaging Operations Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Obtain a complete history on patients including obtaining previous related exams that will help evaluate the current exam.
• Produce quality radiographs.
• Select proper technical factors for each individual patient, according to established protocols.
• Provide proper shielding in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
• Operate equipment as directed.
• Be knowledgeable with all procedures and protocols within the Radiology Department.
• Process films using an automatic processor at the MOHA location.
• Assist with the selection of technical factors using ALARA principles.
• Possess knowledge of DR/DRX image acquisition and manipulation, including correcting data regarding patient information and image detail in PACS.
• Maintain orderliness, cleanliness and cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department.
• Assemble films/images for interpretation by radiologists.
• Assist patients in transport within Radiology and throughout the Springfield Clinic campus.
• Will be responsible when using Springfield Clinic computers and telephones as needed for patient care.
• Knowledge of computer systems: RIS (to include, but not limited to scheduling/rescheduling/replacing exams, completing exams, patient history, enter comments, enter "stop" payments and print features), EHR, PACS, Employee Benefit system, Radiology home page.
• May assist in the use of a variety of equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of sterile procedure and of sterilization procedure for sterile supplies.
• Knowledge of general scheduler duties.
• Knowledge of Prompt Care workflow.
• Knowledge of workflow to obtain reports on images.
• Put away incoming supplies and inform Supervisor of supplies needed.
• Clean cassettes on a regular basis.
• Check for outdates on a regular basis.
• Report any equipment failures to Supervisor and have general knowledge to troubleshoot equipment for problems and call for service if necessary.
• Submit proper forms to request for paid time off and enter time off in payroll tracking system.
• Provide orientation/training of new technologists and other Radiology staff.
• Responsible for coverage in Ambulatory Surgery, Pain Clinic (if working in ASC/Pain Clinic) and Diagnostic Radiology with varying shifts.
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs utilizing proper exposure factors consistent with ALARA according to protocols established by Springfield Clinic Radiologists, SC.
• Ability to operate a C-Arm if working in ASC/Pain Clinic.
• Knowledge of and experience in DR/DRX image acquisition and manipulation, including correcting data regarding patient information and image detail in PACS.
• Knowledgeable of all procedures and protocols in the Surgery department, Pain Clinic and Radiology department.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Must be a graduate of an approved A.C.R. school or must be a graduate of a JRCERT approved school of Radiology, and provide proof of current active certification with the ARRT
• Must work in a specialty location (i.e. ASC, Ortho, Urgent Care etc.) at least 80% of the time and/or take part in the departmental weekend and holiday rotation.
  • Or working as a Float, defined by the Imaging Operations Manager.

Licenses/Certificates

• Must maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography.
• May have temporary accreditation in Radiography with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Division of Nuclear Safety.
• CPR per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must maintain professional behavior.
• Must be able to adjust to various personalities.
• Must have the ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.
• Must possess manual dexterity to use keyboard and handle equipment and appliances.
• Must have the ability to perform occasional heavy lifting, i.e. transferring patients to x-ray tables.
• Must be capable of pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, lifting and twisting.
• Must be able with help to lift patient from cart to table.
• Must be able to work with arms above head.
• Must be able to wear lead apron for long periods of time.
• Must be able to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to assist patient to and from the table.

Working Environment

• Will be exposed to fumes from cleaning agents or x-ray film processor chemicals, in limited areas.
• Will be exposed to conditions including exposure to blood and body fluids, tissue, contagious diseases and/or potentially hazardous materials.

PHI/Privacy Level

• HIPAA2