Description

SUMMARY: The X-Ray Technologist will perform general and portable radiography exams, EKG’s and all duties related to the orderly function of the Department of Radiology.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Complete and process radiographs, including all essential paperwork.
Review physician's order to assure appropriateness of examination being requested.                  
Maintain an effective client (physician and patient) and interdepartmental relations.                  
Maintain technical expertise.    

1.    Complete and process radiographs -                   

Position and transfer patients
Select proper technical factors on an individual patient basis
Select and operate equipment
Provide immobilization devices as required
Provide protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Process diagnostic images
Review images for proper positioning, technique, and identification.
Responsible for completing all exams prior to leaving shift after checking with patient departments
Radiology Staff is Responsible for after hours ON-CALL, responds for STAT x-ray procedures; at a minimum on call: 1 weekend per month and 1 weeknight each week PLUS additional on call coverage as needed for PTO. 
         2.   Operate the department in an efficient and effective manner under approved hospital and departmental policies and guidelines -                                                                      

Follow hospital infection control policies                                                   
Maintain adequate records
Responsible for completing logbook, verifying requisitions and orders coordinate
Maintains order and cleanliness of radiology department
Responsible for transmitting of images and EKG's for reports and finalizing information in the patients EMR
Responsible for confirming images with correct orders are sent to PACS for the Radiologist

3. Maintain an effective client (physician, provider and staff) and interdepartmental relations -       

Interact with patients and families in a professional manner
Act as a technical resource for the physician or clinical departments

4. Perform EKGs -   

   Perform EKGs following the established departmental guidelines
Prepare and sends EKGs to the University of Chicago Department of Pediatric Cardiology for interpretation
Deliver completed EKG interpretations to the physician and appropriate areas (nursing unit or medical records)

5.      Maintain technical expertise

 Attend continuing education workshops
Maintain CPR certification
Maintain current State of Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety license
Maintain current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certificate  

Requirements

Education: Completion of a formal radiology technology training program at an American Medical Association approved school (will accept new grads).

Related Work Experience: At least one (1) year experience in clinical radiology and experience with Digital Radiography.

•         Current Illinois Radiology Technologist License is required. Accreditation by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency is required and this accreditation must be renewed every two years.  
•         An American Registry of Radiologic Technology certificate is required.  Annual renewal of this certificate is required.