Uses an understanding of the principles of growth/development to provide age specific treatment/care.
Demonstrates knowledge/skills to perform diagnostic procedures in one or more modalities: General Radiography; CAT Scan; Pain Management; Fluoroscopy, OR procedures, DEXA, and Mammography.
Ensures patients are properly identified/prepared for diagnostic procedures; positions patient immobilization/support devices; adjusts lead shield.
Adjusts equipment, determines voltage, current, exposure time; operates equipment to produce quality images as required by the Radiologist.Β
Operates mobile equipment to perform OR, ED, and/or bedside procedures.
Transports patients to/from the department; assists in the general care of patients in the department.
Participates in the clinical training of radiology students providing instruction, supervision, and/or evaluation.
Utilizes PACS to maintain accurate patient records; prepares discs to route studies to other facilities.
Greets/directs patients/visitors, and performs other related clerical duties.
Other roles and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Graduate of accredited program in radiological technology.
Current American Registry of Radiologic Technology (AART) and IDNS (Illinois Department Nuclear Safety) licensure required.
Skills/Abilities:
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.Β
Demonstrated knowledge/skills to meet certification, licensure, and performance standards in all assigned modalities.