Radiologic Technologist
Normal, Illinois
Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave

Rad Tech

Overview

• Radiologic Technologist role in radiology.
• Location: Normal, Illinois.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
• Shift: Day.
• Hours: 36 per week.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Illinois.
• Radiology Technologist experience within the last year.
• 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association.
• Radiography (R)(ARRT).
• Associate's degree in a related field, or a certificate in radiologic technology.
• Fluoroscopic procedures.
• Invasive procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic general radiological procedures.
• Acquire and process patient exams according to department protocols and manufacturer guidelines.
• Review cases with the radiologist when appropriate.
• Review labs and patient history to perform the correct exam.
• Administer IV, oral, and rectal contrast when appropriate.
• Recognize and respond to adverse or allergic reactions.
• Screen for pregnancy and perform pregnancy testing if applicable.
• Review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Review patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.
• Obtain additional information from the patient, ordering provider, and/or radiologist when needed.
• Critique positioning, technical factors, and alignment to meet imaging quality standards.
• Review patient data for accuracy, quality, and completeness.
• Transfer and verify image data in PACS and provide necessary medical history and information for radiologist interpretation.
• Use web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
• Maintain imaging equipment, supply inventories, and work area orderliness.
• Recognize malfunctions and service needs and report them promptly.
• Ensure patient, visitor, and environmental safety.
• Report safety events immediately, including near misses.
• Assist in instruction of students and new staff as needed.
• May perform duties of Rad Tech Lead or Imaging Coordinator in their absence.
• Meet productivity levels established by department benchmarking.
• Assist other areas during downtimes to maintain productivity.
• May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department for which the technologist/sonographer is licensed.
• Comply with cross-trained modality job descriptions performed within the department.