Radiologic Technologist (IR)

Company: CARLE
Location: Urbana
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

The Registered Radiologic Technologist is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility of patients for a designated time frame and to provide care, specifically in the Heart & Vascular Institute. The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study. The Registered Radiologic echnologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and theteam.

• Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing IV line; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
• All functions and duties will be under the direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.
• Assists with inventory/supplies.
• Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
• Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc.
• Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary.
• Documents accurately and completely.
• Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
• Performs all essential functions of the Radiologic Technologist.
• Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.

• Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures.
• Administers and with holds contrast and treatment as appropriate. Assess patients for allergies.
• Can pull supplies for procedures.
• Takes call in within 6 months.

Keywords: CARLE, Champaign , Radiologic Technologist (IR), Other , Urbana, Illinois

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