Radiologic Technologist - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Company: CARLE
Location: Champaign
Posted on: January 25, 2025
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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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