Radiology Technologist (Part-Time)

sarahbush; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Radiology Technologist (Part-Time) to perform quality radiology procedures safely. The role is in the Department of Radiology in Illinois, with 40 hours per week required and a starting pay of $26.35 per hour plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include accurate image documentation, proper patient positioning, adherence to ALARA and hospital protocols, and operation of PACS/HIS systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• ARRT Radiography (R) within 1 year of hire.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurate image identification and documentation in patient records.
• Determine the portion of the body to image and position patients appropriately.
• Follow policy, protocol, and hospital guidelines during procedures.
• Maintain a neat work area and clean equipment.
• Capture exams with correct collimation and shielding.
• Process images to the PACS system and ensure high-quality results.
• Use ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure to staff and patients.
• Utilize HIS to obtain patient data, verify orders, and process charges.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiology procedures

ALARA safety

Record documentation

HIS/PACS usage

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

ARRT Radiography (R)

PACS/HIS systems

BLS Certification

Job description

Radiology Technologist (Part-Time)

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

Department of Radiology

• Hours: Part-Time, 40 hours a week required
• Required: AS degree, IEMA, ARRT (r) within 1 year of hire, BLS within 90 days of hire
• Pay: based on experience, starting at $26.35 and hour
• Sign on bonus - $2.500

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