Radiology Technologist
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

Rad Tech - Rad Gen

Location: Urbana, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Shift: Night Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Summary

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic general radiological procedures using various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosing disease and injuries.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Illinois
• At least 1 year of experience as a Radiology Technologist, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Radiography (R) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Associate's degree in a related field, or a certificate in radiologic technology
• Experience with IV contrast injection

Key Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams according to accrediting body and manufacturer guidelines and department protocols
• Review labs, patient history, radiology orders, and supporting clinical data for completeness, accuracy, and medical necessity
• Administer IV, oral, and rectal contrast when appropriate, and administer IV contrast by existing IV line or venipuncture
• Recognize and respond to adverse or allergic reactions
• Screen patients for possible pregnancy and perform pregnancy testing when applicable
• Critique positioning, technical factors, and alignment to meet imaging quality standards
• Transfer and verify image data in PACS and provide medical history for radiologist interpretation
• Send exams for preliminary readings after hours using web servers and email systems
• Maintain imaging equipment, supply inventories, and work area orderliness; report equipment malfunctions and service needs promptly
• Ensure patient, visitor, and environmental safety; report safety events immediately, including near misses
• Meet department productivity benchmarks and assist other areas during downtimes
• Assist in instructing students and new staff
• May perform duties of Rad Tech Lead or Imaging Coordinator in their absence
• May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department for which the technologist or sonographer holds licensure; secondary registries are not required for cross-trained modalities unless required by compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies