X-Ray Technologist (PRN)

Location: Elgin, Barrington & Algonquin Status: PRN Days/Hours: Varying days/hours Pay (depending on experience): From $34.25/Hour Summary Performs all x‑ray examinations independently following established protocols and procedures. Provide quality patient care while ensuring all x‑ray safety standards are observed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Take clear and accurate x‑rays for use in diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury. Understand individual physician protocols for views. Limit radiation to patients through use of shielding devices and equipment settings. Provide safe and quality care to patients through verbal and physical interactions. Utilize quality assurance techniques to limit the necessity to retake views. Process patient studies in exam rooms. Accurately document services provided for clinical and billing purposes Understand how to use, clean and store equipment in order to reduce malfunctions. Report malfunctions to Manager immediately. Process films, CDs and/or paper in response to patient requests for files. Maintain, clean and stock all necessary supplies in x‑ray rooms. Pull x‑ray records for patients who have upcoming scheduled appointments, ensuring that any films needed by the physician are available for review. Update, file and/or scan patient records as necessary. Education and/or Experience Education Current ARRT-RT certification IDNS (IEMS) license CPR Certification Experience New grads welcome! Specific Skills Able to make appropriate and independent decisions. Have the ability to prioritize tasks. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. #J-18808-Ljbffr