Radiology Tech - Per Diem - Varied Shift - Radiology RMC

Capital Health Screening Centre; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist to provide clinical services in accordance with radiology practice standards. The role emphasizes radiation safety, accurate image transmission to PACS, and collaboration with physicians to optimize imaging studies.

The position requires graduation from an accredited radiologic technology program, ARRT certification, and appropriate licensure. Prior NJ licensure details are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• ARRT certification; state license preferred.
• New Jersey Radiology Technologist License.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical radiology services and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations.
• Maintains radiation exposure within ALARA limits and demonstrates radiation protection for patients and staff.
• Ensures correct transmission of images to PACS and accurate labeling of studies.
• Adheres to department policies to optimize studies for interpretation.
• Assists physicians in studies with proper protection and infection control procedures.
• Completes ancillary tasks and documents data to aid radiologists in interpretation.
• Identifies patients and files accurately to ensure data integrity.

Skills

On-call weekend work

Effective verbal communication

Patient safety

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program

ARRT certification

New Jersey Radiology Technologist License

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

PACS

Basic computer skills

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than600 physicians and other providerswho offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensationfor a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$39.00 - $39.00

Position Overview

• Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiological principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies.
• Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring. Maintains radiation exposure reading within the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) limits.
• Demonstrates competence in correctly sending images to PACS.
• Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation.
• Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate radiation protection and infection control procedures.
• Performs excellent patient care. Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies.
• Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy.
• If working at Hamilton, readies, installs, removes, and downloads holter monitors. Performs EKGs as needed. Checks all orders for correct patient name, ordering physician, imaging, date, and signature. Places orders and acknowledges completion of work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology. New Jersey Radiology Technologist License. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience: No previous experience required.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Diagnostic Radiography License
• Knowledge and Skills: Capability to perform on-call, holiday, and weekend work when required.
• Special Training: Basic computer skills.
• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Effective verbal communication skills.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Pinching/fine motor activities
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
• Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Radiation

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.