X-Ray Technologist PRN

Orthoillinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and innovative team as an X-Ray Technician, where you will play a vital role in patient care and diagnostic imaging. This position involves operating advanced imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care. In a supportive environment that values integrity and respect, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. If you are dedicated to excellence and eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiology required; ARRT and IEMA certifications needed.
• Previous X-ray experience in a high-volume facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate imaging equipment to produce diagnostic x-ray images.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Document procedures and assist with training new employees.

Skills

Radiology Technologist

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Associates degree in Radiology Technologist program

Current ARRT certification

IEMA certification

Tools

X-ray Imaging Equipment

PAC's system

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

The X-Ray Technician is responsible for using imaging equipment to produce x-ray images of patient's anatomy requested by the physician in order to aid the physicians in surgical cases, diagnosing injuries, diseases or other illnesses. The X-Ray Technician’s main priority is to ensure that the patient is comfortable and safe throughout the image taking process, in accordance with applicable policy and procedure, standard of care, and in accordance of state certification.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Operates or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
2. Positions patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
3. Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
4. Determines patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
5. Prepares examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready; escorting patients from the main lobby to x-ray department; take thorough and accurate patient medical histories and monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
6. Explains the procedure and exam to patients and ensure patients are exposed to limit amounts of radiation while keeping the patient’s safety in mind.
7. Positions imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination; takes radiographic x-ray images for patients.
8. Reviews and evaluates developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
9. Sends the x-ray images to the provider and to outside facilities if necessary, burns images and uploads from and to PAC’s system.
10. Documents the procedures that were performed to obtain an x-ray image; prints the next day x-ray order tickets.
11. Provides assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures as needed.
12. Completes quality control activities, monitors equipment operation, and reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service department.
13. Performs general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.
14. Assists with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provides input to supervisors regarding training performance.
15. Places proper X-ray equipment (C-arm, O-arm, etc.) in operating rooms, ensuring all necessary equipment is ready.

Service Standards:

1. Service: We align our actions and decision making with the organization’s guiding platform keeping our patients at the center of all we do.
2. Change Agent: We support and contribute to positive change in the organization.
3. Communication and Interpersonal Relations: We communicate honestly and with compassion to build connections with our patients and each other.
4. Effectiveness: We take ownership of work, doing the right thing for our customer and doing it well.

Organizational Culture:

All OrthoIllinois employees focus on service by putting the mission, vision, and value statements into practice and using the guiding principles of Compassion, Respect, Trust, Integrity, Innovation, Education Fiscal Responsibility, Practice Independence, Accountability, and Empowerment to direct their interactions and decision making. Employees promote and model the service standards to create lasting impressions, extraordinary moments, exceptional on-stage experiences, and meaningful and compassionate connections.

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in Radiology Technologist program, required.
2. Previous X-ray experience in high volume facility preferred.
3. Current ARRT and IEMA certifications.
4. Basic working knowledge of Microsoft and Google suites.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

Working environment is in an office/clinic and surgical setting. Occasional work required outside normal business hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical/Mental Demands:

1. Sit or stand for long periods of time, walk for periods of time, kneel, crawl, stoop, and climb stairs.
2. Requires lifting, carrying, or moving heavier objects i.e., pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
3. Possess full range of motion in shoulders and arms, including reaching above or below the shoulder in order to operate medical equipment when needed.
4. Finger dexterity, the ability to twist hands/wrists repetitively.
5. Vision (e.g., depth perception, color vision, strong vision up close), Hearing (e.g., high pitch sounds, soft or distant sounds).

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.