Title of Job: Radiologic Technologist
Status/FLSA Status: PRN/non-exempt
Reports to: Radiology Director
Location: Radiology Department
Date: 4/10/2025
Primary Function: Conducts or participates in routine and specialized Radiographic, CT, and/or Ultrasound examination for which competency has been demonstrated. This requires independent judgment and the ability to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a Radiologist.
Responsibilities:
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Adjust Imaging equipment to correct settings for each examination, positions and instructs patients to obtain specified diagnostic information. 70-100% of the time.
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Prepares room, equipment, contrast and materials as needed for patients.
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Cleans and disinfects exam rooms and equipment as needed. 70-100% of the time.
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Prepares patients for procedures- explains the procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient, assists patient at the end of the procedure and explains to patient how the patient will receive the results. 70-100% of the time.
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Follow prescribed techniques in administering general and specific Radiology, CT, portable/surgery and/or Mammography exams. Adjust equipment; determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time; arranges immobilization and support devices; adjust lead shields. 70-100% of the time.
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Observes patient and machine during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences and records and reports patient’s condition as necessary. 70-100% of the time.
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Maintain stock supplies and reports inventory to the supervisor and/or orders needed items as requested. 10-30% of the time.
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Performs general office duties-Operates computer system, writes in log books, prepares patients Radiology file in accord with current policy and procedures.
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Practices good radiation safety by utilizing ALARA, lead shielding for self, patients, and others presented when needed. 90-100% of the time.
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Able to read, to change productively, and to handle other tasks assigned.
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Adheres to all hospital policies including universal precautions.
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Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients utilizing imaging services. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients’ status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures
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Participates in ongoing in-service education and other training to increase knowledge of work-related issues.
Qualifications:
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High school graduate or equivalent.
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Satisfactory completion of an AMA or Joint Commission accredited Radiography School.
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Satisfactory completions of the ARRT certification in Radiography.
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Licensed by the State of Illinois in Radiography.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
This position is subject to frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, magnetic and R/F fields and other conditions common to clinical environment. It is subject to inside environmental conditions and generally protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
a. Standing 80 % of the time
Walking 10% of the time
Sitting 10 % of the time
b. Lifting 90 lbs.
Carrying 60 lbs.
Pushing 90 lbs
2. Climbing 10% of the time
3. Balancing 40% of the time
4. Stooping 20% of the time
5. Kneeling 5% of the time
6. Crouching 5% of the time
7. Crawling 5% of the time
8. Reaching 50% of the time
9. Handling 50 % of the time
10. Speaking 75% of the time
11. Hearing 90% of the time
12. Seeing 100% of the time
13. Writing 30% of the time
