Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,800 per week
Company: Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Avenue , Carle BroMen
Location: Normal
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
- Job Details
- The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic general
radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to
assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.
- Job Requirements
- Performs radiographic procedures by acquiring and processing
patient exams in accordance with accrediting 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.
- Additional Details
- Required Skills & Experience: Positive attitude and
demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work
environment.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient
flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent
judgment and initiative.
Keywords: Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Avenue , Carle BroMen, Champaign , Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,800 per week, Healthcare , Normal, Illinois
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