Radiologic Technologist – General Radiology
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

Radiologic Technologist (Weekend Night Shift)

Location

• Urbana, Illinois

Job Type

• Clinical Allied Health

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift
• 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week
• Typical weekend schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday (12-hour shifts)

Job Description

• Perform diagnostic general radiological procedures using various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosing diseases and injuries.
• Acquire and process patient exams following accreditation and manufacturer guidelines as well as department protocols.
• Review cases with radiologists when appropriate.
• Review labs and patient history to ensure correct exam performance.
• Administer IV contrast and oral/rectal contrast when appropriate, including via existing IV lines or by performing veni-puncture.
• Screen patients for pregnancy and perform pregnancy testing if applicable.
• Review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify medical necessity by reviewing patient history and clinical data.
• Obtain additional information from patients, ordering providers, or radiologists as needed.
• Ensure imaging quality by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and alignment.
• Verify accuracy, quality, and completeness of patient data.
• Transfer and verify image data in PACS and provide necessary medical history for radiologist interpretation.
• Use web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
• Maintain imaging equipment and workplace environment, including supply inventories and orderliness.
• Recognize and report equipment malfunctions and service needs promptly.
• Ensure safety of patients, visitors, and environment; report safety events immediately.
• Assist in instruction of students and new staff as needed.
• May perform duties of Radiologic Technologist Lead or Imaging Coordinator in their absence.
• Meet productivity levels established by department benchmarks.
• Assist other areas during downtimes to maintain productivity.
• May perform duties in other modalities within the department if licensed/certified.
• Comply with job descriptions of cross-trained modalities performed within the department.
• Secondary registries for cross-trained modalities are not required unless mandated by compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree in a related field
  OR
• Certificate in Radiologic Technology

Certifications & Licensure

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Illinois
• Radiography (R) certification from ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Radiology Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Ability to administer oral and rectal contrast
• Positive attitude with a demonstrated willingness to assess and improve the work environment
• Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and various technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative