Radiographer (X-ray Technologist) - PRN/Registry

Department:

36303 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Radiology

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

As needed, all shifts, holiday rotation required. No call.

Major Responsibilities:

• Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of the body as specified by a physician.
  •     5)Operates all components of the Digital Imaging System.
  •     6)Assists radiologists in performing mini-special procedures in the fluoroscopic suites.
  •     7)Performs radiographic procedures on Level I Trauma patients to expedite immediate care of critically ill patients.
  •     1)Maneuvers portable radiographic equipment in patient care areas and in surgery as required.
  •     2)Operates all components including all locking devices on radiographic, fluoroscopic equipment and c-arms.
  •     3)Assists radiologists in performing fluoroscopic examinations.
  •     4)Performs radiographic examination in surgery as required.
• B. Determination of appropriate exposure factors and positions patient utilizing immobilization devices when appropriate to insure optimum film quality.
  •     2)Operates portable radiographic equipment and C-arm effectively in patient room, intensive care, and surgery. 2.Adheres to isolation/sterile techniques and radiation safety procedures.
  •     3)Verifies patient and procedure prior to starting exam.
  •     1)Prepare patients for exam. Obtains and records history, explains procedure, positions patients and ensures their comfort.
• C. Adherence to department standards of radiographic quality.
  •     1)Reviews radiographs to ensure optimum quality.
  •     2)Reports environmental/equipment problems to appropriate resource personnel.
  •     3)Performs required computer function for RIS/HIS systems.
  •     4)Labels all radiographs appropriately following department’s established criteria and standards.
• D. Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism, cooperation and positive interaction with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
  •     1)Participates in assessment of own learning needs and actively seeks opportunity for professional growth.
  •     2)Attends in-services to ensure knowledge of current departmental and technical procedures.
  •     3)Attends CPR classes to maintain re-certification.
  •     4)Maintains appropriate state license and national board certification.
• E. Maintenance of supplies needed to ensure adequate level needed for quality patient care.
  •     1)Ensures cleanliness of equipment and work area.
  •     2)Maintains inventory of supplies in work area. Identifies supplies and equipment needs for procedure, restocks work area as necessary.
  •     3)Uses Universal Precautions in daily performance of procedures.
• F. Maintains environment that is safe based on age and developmental status.
  •     1)Complies with procedural standards in the care of children and adult population.
  •     2)Assists with proper positioning and restraining of children and elderly patients as necessary.
  •     3)Assists with patient/family participation in post procedural care for all age groups and provides resource information as directed.
  •     4)Reinforce appropriate psychosocial interventions based on age and developmental status.
  •     5)Reassured children and aging patients.
  •     6)Interacts with families as so determined by need of case.

Education/Experience Required:

• -Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology -Certificate with 10 years of experience or Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• -Good communication skills -Basic understanding of R.I.S., and basic computer knowledge
• -IEMA