Radiology Technologist, Full-time, 3rd shift

Radiology Technologist Full-Time Night Shift

Starting Pay: $34.00/hour Night Shift Differential: $3.00/hour Weekend Differential: $4.00/hour Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Required

Hmc Offers

Excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance Quality childcare located on site HMC Wellness Center membership 401(k) plan with employer match

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Radiology Technologists perform a wide range of diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT, and intraoperative imaging. They play an essential role in providing accurate diagnostic images while maintaining patient safety and following established imaging protocols and radiation-safety standards.

As a frontline member of the Medical Imaging team, the Radiology Technologist is often one of the first points of contact for patients undergoing diagnostic procedures. The technologist is responsible for creating a positive patient experience, explaining procedures clearly, maintaining patient comfort and dignity, and ensuring imaging studies are performed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

This position is a full-time night-shift position and requires the ability to work the assigned night-shift schedule, including [rotating weekends/holidays, if applicable].

Essential Responsibilities

Patient Care and Safety

• Identify patients using established identification procedures and verify the examination ordered against the patient's clinical diagnosis and demographic information.
• Assess the patient's condition and determine appropriate positioning, support, and safety measures for the examination.
• Provide safe, compassionate, and professional patient care throughout the imaging process.
• Explain imaging procedures clearly to patients and answer questions within the scope of the position.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, comfort, and confidentiality.
• Follow established patient-safety, infection-control, radiation-safety, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Prioritize patient care based on physician orders, patient condition, and department needs, including responding appropriately to urgent and critical-care situations.

Technical Imaging Operations

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures accurately and efficiently in accordance with established department protocols.
• Perform examinations involving X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT, and intraoperative imaging, as qualified and assigned.
• Review each examination for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure appropriate anatomical orientation and identification are included on required images.
• Present completed examinations to the appropriate technical staff and communicate pertinent patient or examination information to members of the healthcare team.
• Recognize examinations requiring additional or limited imaging and document pertinent information appropriately.
• Maintain awareness of radiation exposure and consistently follow established radiation-safety practices.
• Operate imaging and related equipment safely and appropriately.

Documentation and Medical Records

• Accurately document patient information, examination details, and other required information in the appropriate computer systems and medical records.
• Complete all required computer functions related to examination documentation, charges, and patient records.
• Maintain accurate and timely Medical Imaging records, including Radiology, Vascular, and Echo Lab records as assigned.
• File and distribute Radiology reports according to department protocol in the absence of office personnel.
• Perform office-related duties in the absence of office staff as needed.

Department Operations

• Contribute to efficient department operations through punctuality, effective time management, and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to HMC and department dress-code standards.
• Participate in mandatory education, in-service programs, competency assessments, and continuing education as required.
• Participate in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Maintain appropriate supplies and assist with department organization as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Medical Imaging Department and overall patient care.

Communication and Confidentiality

• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and comply with HIPAA and HMC privacy policies.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, physicians, nurses, technologists, and other healthcare team members.
• Communicate pertinent findings, patient concerns, examination limitations, or other relevant information to the appropriate healthcare personnel.
• Maintain professionalism and composure in a fast-paced healthcare environment, including during emergency situations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited or approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current and valid Illinois Radiologic Technology license.
• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Ability and willingness to work the assigned full-time night-shift schedule.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required by department scheduling needs.
• Strong communication, organizational, technical, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Preferred Qualifications

• CT certification or experience.
• Fluoroscopy experience.
• Experience with intraoperative imaging.
• Previous hospital or acute-care radiology experience.
• Experience with electronic medical records and medical imaging systems.

CT certification is welcomed but not required.

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