Radiologic Technologist - CT
Danville, Illinois
Carle Health - 516 W Madison St

Radiologic Technologist - CT

Location: Danville, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Allied Health
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform radiographic procedures including CT imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams according to protocols and manufacturer guidelines.
• Review cases with radiologists as appropriate.
• Review labs and patient history to ensure correct exam performance.
• Administer IV contrast and oral/rectal contrast when appropriate, including performing veni-puncture if needed.
• 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.
• Acquire additional information from patients, ordering providers, or radiologists as needed.
• Ensure imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and alignment.
• Transfer and verify image data in PACS and provide necessary medical history for radiologist interpretation.
• Maintain imaging equipment and workplace environment, including supply inventories and reporting malfunctions promptly.
• Ensure patient, visitor, and environmental safety; report safety events immediately.
• Assist in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
• May perform duties of lead technologist or imaging coordinator in their absence.
• Meet productivity levels as established by department benchmarks.
• Assist other areas during downtimes to maintain productivity.
• May perform duties in other modalities within the department if licensed/certified accordingly.
• Operate general x-ray and other imaging equipment to produce radiographs of designated body parts.
• Use RIS for scheduling, billing, and coding procedures.

Required Qualifications

Education

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

Certifications & Licensure

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Illinois Radiography License (IEMA)
• Radiography (R) certification from ARRT

Experience & Skills

• Positive attitude with willingness to assess and improve the work environment.
• Ability to multitask while coordinating patient flow and performing various technical procedures independently.

Notes

• No prior travel experience required.
• Cross-training in other modalities may be required but secondary registries are not mandatory unless specified by licensure or accrediting bodies.