Radiology Technologist - Full Time and Part Time Weekend Option at TOUCHETTE – Belleville, Illinois

Job Summary: One Full-time (Belleville) / Weekend Option and - 1 Part-time (Touchette) Weekend Option

Radiology Technologist works under the direction of a Radiologist, performing a variety of routine and complex diagnostic radiology procedures for the purpose of diagnosing abnormalities.

Functions and Duties:

• Positions, explains procedure and sets technical factors for the appropriate examination.
• Performs routine radiographs of skull, chest, pelvis, spine, abdomen and extremities for diagnosis of abnormalities
• Receives and evaluates physician orders with patient history and information.
• Assist radiologist in fluoroscopy and spot film examinations which require administration of contrast material: e.g., gastrointestinal series, barium enemas, pyelograms, joint injections and cholangiograms.
• Prepares contrast media and administers to patient.
• Operates fixed and mobile radiographic equipment.
• Coordinates patient information with PACS and EMR to save data and radiation dose.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an AMA approved radiology program required.

Experience

• 1 year preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Basic life support certification required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology (R) required.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency certification to perform Radiology required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge in anatomy and image critic preferred.

Physical Demands:

Radiation Yes

Bloodbourne pathogens Yes

Touchette Regional Hospital Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Identity Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Legal Protection (Estate Planning, Trusts, Real Estate, Financials, Traffic)