RADIOLOGY TECH - RADIOLOGY - PRN VARIES

Paycom - ATS; Maryville (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryville Imaging in Maryville, IL seeks a Radiologic Technologist to apply ionizing radiation for diagnostic imaging, follow safety protocols, and select technical factors to minimize repeats. You will position patients correctly, document exam information, and assist physicians and colleagues in procedures, ensuring high-quality images and patient comfort.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in radiologic technology, ARRT registration, unrestricted Illinois license, and current BLS

Qualifications

• Education in radiologic technology from an ARRT-recognized program.
• Must be ARRT registered with an unrestricted Illinois license.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Ability to follow radiation safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient and family education activities.
• Provide age-specific care and respect cultural diversity.
• Position patients and select technical factors to obtain high-quality images.
• Accurately identify images and correlate contrast media as needed.
• Proficiently operate radiographic equipment and assist physicians.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT registered

Unrestricted Illinois license

Current BLS certification

Tools

Radiographic equipment operation

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:To apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure, practicing radiation safety methods at all time. To select appropriate technical factors limiting the need for re-exposure and in accordance with equipment operating guidelines.To apply patient care, communicating the procedure performed, lessening apprehension and in accordance with the Maryville Imaging’s Patent’s Rights policies. Knowledge of the needs of patient according to their age group and the ability to modify care according to patient’s age.Job Responsibilities:Performs and documents patient and family education activities including assessing, performing and documentingProvides age specific and population specific care, supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including Respect of cultural and religious diversityUses proper positioning and technical factors to obtain high quality imagesAccurately identifies images and includes patient historyCorrelates accurately contrast media and dosage to examProficiently operates radiographic equipmentAssists physicians, and other technologists with proceduresIs in compliance with all radiation safety standardsDocuments and completes accurately and in a timely manner all exam informationSupport patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical and religious diversity.Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to adult and geriatric populations.Education Requirements and Other Requirements:Education Level: Associate’s degreeCertification/Licensure: Formal radiologic technology training from an ARRT recognized accredited program.Must be ARRT registered and IDNS licensed unrestricted.Current BLS: RequiredExperience Requirements: