Radiology (X-ray) Technologist

Fvortho; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel between sites

Job summary

FOX VALLEY ORTHOPEDICS is hiring a Radiology Technologist to perform X-ray exams across multiple Illinois sites, including Geneva, Elgin, and Yorkville. The role demands patient-centered care, accuracy, and collaboration with radiologists and staff.

The position is full-time with varying shifts, including evenings and weekends as needed. Travel between site locations is required to cover multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Call in on-call staff when necessary.
• Perform safety evaluations on radiology equipment per policy.
• Assess patient ability to comply with exam requirements.
• Clearly communicate directions to obtain optimal images.
• Complete various exams in a fast-paced environment and work as a team.

Skills

X-ray exams

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Anatomy knowledge

Equipment safety checks

Job description

## Radiology (X-ray) TechnologistApply: Geneva, Illinois: Elgin, Illinois: Yorkville, Illinois: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR100167**FOX VALLEY ORTHOPEDICS** Where Innovation Meets Comprehensive, Personalized Care**Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work. IF this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!** **Position Summary** The Radiology Technologist, serves a diverse patient population in an ever-changing, fast paced environment. Our X-ray technologist images our inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room patients for x-rays.Locations: Geneva, Elgin, & Yorkville, Illinois (must be willing to travel to multiple site locations)Status: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)Days/Hours: Varying days, including evenings and rotating SaturdaysPay Rate: $29.25 - $35.50/Hour (Minimum to Mid-Point, based on experience) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities* Performs quality X-ray exams, acquiring necessary images for interpretation by a supervising radiologist.* Knowledge and understanding of general anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.* Ability to effectively interact and communicate with patients, physicians, and other team members in a collaborative and professional manner.**Essential Job Functions*** Call in on-call staff when necessary.* Perform safety evaluations on the radiology equipment following established policies and procedures to detect problems.* Assess the ability of the patient to comply with the physical requirements of the exam.* Ability to clearly communicate directions with the patient to get the exam completed with optimal images obtained.* Attend and participate in department meetings.* Participate in annual performance improvement education.* Ability to manage and interact with patients and families of all age groups.* Able to perform independently or as a team to complete a variety of exams in a fast-paced environment.* Able to accurately screen and document patient's history prior to contrast administration.* Able to screen imaging orders to ensure accuracy.* Responsible for all other duties as assigned. Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment TB and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment TB and drug screen, background check, and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.