Radiologic Technologist (PRN)

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Illinois is seeking a Radiologic Technologist (PRN) to perform quality radiology procedures safely. Department: Radiology. Hours: PRN (As needed).

Requirements include an Associate's Degree, ARRT (R) within 1 year, and BLS/CPR within 90 days. Compensation starts at $26.35/hour, with range dependent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in radiologic technology or closely related field.
• ARRT Radiography (R) certification required within 1 year of hire.
• BLS or CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Illinois IEMA and state requirements noted by employer.

Responsibilities

• Accurate image identification and documentation in patient records.
• Positioning and selecting appropriate body part for imaging.
• Follow hospital protocol and department policy for procedures.
• Maintain neat and clean work area.
• Regularly clean equipment and perform checks.
• Set, adjust, and operate radiology equipment for exams.
• Position patients for radiologic exams and proper shielding.
• Process images to PACS system and ensure high quality images.
• Apply ALARA principles to reduce radiation exposure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Radiology safety

ALARA principles

Education

Associate's Degree

ARRT Radiography (R)

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Radiologic Technologist (PRN) Job Description

Radiologic Technologist is responsible for the performance of quality radiology procedures in a safe manner.

Department: Radiology

Hours: PRN (As needed)

Required: AS degree, BLS, IMEA and ARRT (R) within 1 year of hire

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $26.35 an hour

Responsibilities

• Accurate image identification including documentation in patient records (Charts) of proper consents, orders, and screening forms.
• Determines portion of body to be imaged and properly positions the most suitable body position for the images.
• Follow proper policy and protocol for procedures as outlined in protocol guides, and hospital policy.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Maintains equipment by routine cleaning and operations checks.
• Performs exams by setting, adjusting, manipulating, and controlling department specific equipment.
• Positions patients and various body parts for radiologic exams.
• Uses proper collimation and patient shielding.
• Processes images to PACS system.
• Produces technically excellent images.
• Utilizes ALARA principles to reduce radiation exposure to staff members and patients.
• Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS) to obtain patient information, verify orders, complete charges, and process studies.
• Utilizes proper safety techniques to scan patients and provide excellent quality imaging.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (Required)ARRT - Radiography (R) - (within 1 year of hire) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, IEMA - Illinois Emergency Management Agency - State of Illinois

Compensation Estimated Compensation Range $26.35 - $40.84 Pay based on experience

When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area. Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.