Radiologic Technologist - Carle Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Overview The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries. ****This position is PRN- As Needed. Float locations in the Champaign/Urbana region. Earliest start could be 7am and the latest out could be 8:15pm. Sunday‑Saturday. This PRN position offers scheduling flexibility, ideal for supplemental income, continued professional engagement, or work–life balance. Qualifications Education: Associate’s Degree (Related Field) or Certificate of Completion (Radiologic Technology) Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Radiologic Technologist – Radiography – Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Registered in Radiography (R) within 1 year – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA) Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment. Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative. Responsibilities Performs radiographic procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accrediting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols. Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam. Administers IV contrast and oral/rectal contrast when appropriate. Recognizes and responds to any adverse reactions or allergic reactions. Administers IV contrast material by means of existing IV line or by performing venipuncture. Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable. Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or radiologist. Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness. Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides necessary medical history and information for radiologist interpretation. Utilizes web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours. Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner. Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately, including near‑miss events. Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary; may perform duties of Rad Tech Lead or Imaging Coordinator in absence. Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes to maintain productivity. May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to the extent licensure allows. Complies with other job descriptions of cross‑trained modalities also performed within the department. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: View email address on click.appcast.io. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $27.09 per hour – $45.24 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr