Radiology Technologist

Department:

05500 AMG Chicago Imani Village - Radiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

1 shift rotating weekends, holidays, evenings

Major Responsibilities:

• Determination of appropriate radiological technique and position for patient using immobilization and support devices.
  • 1)Positions patient, adjusts equipment, secures and immobilizes support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures.
  • 2)Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patients condition to obtain quality films for the radiologists.
  • 3)Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed test and records on appropriate form for the radiologist to review.
• Operation of advanced and sophisticated radiology equipment.
  • 1)Assists radiologists with procedures to include the more advanced and specialty procedures (i.e., basic special procedures, QA assignments as assigned, etc.) requiring additional experience and knowledge.
• Adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to ensure patient safety and quality patient care.
  • 1)Uses universal precautions in daily performance of procedures.
  • 2)Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all time (i.e., appropriate patient shielding, etc.)
  • 3)Maintains exposure badge.
  • 4)Maintains supplies and cleanliness for assigned room on a daily basis.
  • 5)Administers CPR as necessary.
  • 6)Assures accuracy of examination performed and requisition.
  • 7)Familiar with MSDS information pertaining to chemicals used in the department.
  • 8)Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, daily statistics, answering telephones, scheduling examinations and giving instructions to patients for examination to provide smooth and continuous department services.
  • 9)Determines appropriate ICD 9 codes for completed procedures.
• Coordination of quality control tasks.
  • 1)Checks film quality and ensure proper and correct labeling is provided.
  • 2)Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental/center procedures.
  • 3)Performs quality control activities, responds to inquires, coordinates patient flow and communicates with Radiologists and other personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion.
  • 4)Prepares radiology rooms for procedures and equipment and supplies as required.
  • 5)Reports deficient inventory and linen to immediate supervisor.
  • 6)Labels radiology images according to department standards and criteria.
  • 7)Prepares contrast media as necessary following department standards and manufacturers recommendations.
  • 8)Performs daily sensitometry of processors; assists physicist and/or state inspector in performance of annual inspections.
• Provision of instruction and orientation to new technologists to effectively participate in the assessment of their performance reviews.
  • 1)Provides direction and instruction to technologist in need of assistance with specific procedures.
  • 2)Participation in problem-solving issues addressing patients, department operations, quality assurance procedures, interdepartmental relationships and employee moral.
  • 3)Maintains positive patient relations and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures.
  • 4)May be required to supervise Student Technologists assigned to the Center and provide input into the student’s performance to the Clinical Instructor.
  • 5)Maintains current ARRT certification, IDNS licensure and CPR certification.

Education/Experience Required:

• Graduate from an accredited AMA School of Radiology. IDNS license. 1-3 years experience as a general radiographer.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of Health Information System. Basic knowledge of radiology equipment.
• Certified in radiology and registered by ARRT. CPR certification Licensed by IDNS.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Able to make independent professional decisions pertainin