Radiologic Technologist - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Company: CARLE
Location: Champaign
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic general
radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to
assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.Special Summer
Incentive -*Sign on bonus - $15,000*Free Health Insurance for the
rest of the year
- Performs radiographic procedures by acquiring and processing
patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or
manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols.
Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. Reviews labs
and patient history to perform correct exam. Administers IV
contrast and oral/rectal contrast when appropriate. Recognizes and
responds to any adverse reactions or allergic reactions.
Administers IV contrast material by means of existing IV line or by
performing veni-puncture. Screens the patient for possibility of
pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable.
- Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and
accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for
medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if
needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
- Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing
positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data
for accuracy, quality and completeness.
- Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides
necessary medical history and information for Radiologist
interpretation. Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send
exams for preliminary readings after hours.
- Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace
environment including maintaining supply inventories and
orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs
and reports service needs in a timely manner.
- Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports
safety events immediately including those that are a near
miss.
- Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
May perform duties of Rad Tech Lead or Imaging Coordinator in
his/her absence.
- Meets productivity levels as established by department
benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain
productivity.
- May be required to perform duties of other modalities within
the department to which licensers are held by the
technologist/sonographer.
- Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained
modalities also performed within the department.
- Required secondary registries are not required for cross
trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific
compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.
Keywords: CARLE, Champaign , Radiologic Technologist - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Healthcare , Champaign, Illinois
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