Radiology Technician at TOUCHETTE – Cahokia Heights, Illinois
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Job Summary: Either (7am - 5pm or 9:30am - 8pm) with one of the shifs having weekend option coverage 12 hour shifts (Friday, 12) (Saturday, 12) (Sunday, 4)
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:
Sitting | Job requires sitting for extended periods of time. | |
Walking | Job requires employee to walk considerable distances, to and from work area. | |
Lifting | Job requires employee to raise or lower up to 25 lbs. from one level to another. | |
Pulling/Pushing | Job requires exerting force up to 50 lbs. to move an object to or away from employee. | |
Grasping/Reaching | Job requires the employee to grasp/pick up items and reach for objects. | |
Sight | Job requires normal vision, with or without correction. | |
Hearing | Job requires normal hearing, with or without correction. | |
Speaking | Job requires involves speaking and talking. | |
Keyboarding | Job requires use of computer | |
Work Indoors | Yes |
Radiation Yes
Bloodbourne pathogens Yes
Either (7am - 5pm or 9:30am - 8pm) with one of the shifs having weekend option coverage 12 hour shifts (Friday, 12) (Saturday, 12) (Sunday, 4)
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Cahokia Heights, Illinois, 62207, United States region.