Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic Technologist

A leading healthcare organization is seeking Radiologic Technologists to join its Diagnostic Radiology team in Peoria, Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced technologists and qualified new graduates to build their skills in a large, fast-paced acute-care environment.

The Radiologic Technologist will perform diagnostic imaging examinations for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, trauma, and surgical patients. The role includes fixed-room imaging, portable radiography, and fluoroscopic procedures using C-arm equipment in surgical and sterile environments.

The department supports a broad range of patient populations and provides exposure to emergency and Level I trauma imaging, operating room procedures, portable exams, and complex hospital-based radiography.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations according to physician orders and established imaging protocols
• Provide imaging services to inpatient, outpatient, emergency, trauma, and surgical patients
• Perform portable radiographic examinations throughout the hospital
• Operate C-arm fluoroscopy equipment during surgical and sterile procedures
• Prepare and position patients accurately for diagnostic examinations
• Review patient medical histories and verify appropriate imaging orders
• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions regarding the imaging process
• Select appropriate positioning techniques and technical factors based on the examination and patient condition
• Adapt imaging techniques for pediatric, geriatric, trauma, and medically complex patients
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images while minimizing unnecessary radiation exposure
• Review completed images for quality, positioning, and completeness
• Collaborate with radiologists and other providers when additional imaging may be required
• Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout examinations
• Follow infection-control, radiation-safety, and sterile-procedure standards
• Operate portable, fixed-room, and surgical imaging equipment safely and effectively
• Document examinations and patient information accurately in the electronic medical record
• Maintain appropriate communication with physicians, nurses, surgical teams, and other clinical departments
• Participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage

Technologists may work with:

• Carestream imaging equipment
• GE imaging equipment
• Philips imaging equipment
• OEC surgical imaging systems
• C-arm fluoroscopy
• O-arm imaging systems
• Portable radiography equipment
• Epic electronic medical record
• Change Healthcare PACS

Qualifications include:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Current or eligible ARRT registration in Radiography
• Current Illinois Emergency Management Agency radiography accreditation/licensure as required
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Strong understanding of radiographic anatomy, physiology, positioning, and technical factors
• Ability to safely perform diagnostic imaging across a variety of patient populations
• Strong communication and patient-care skills
• Ability to work effectively in emergency, trauma, inpatient, and procedural environments
• Ability to meet rotating weekend and holiday scheduling requirements

Preferred:

• One or more years of Radiologic Technologist experience
• Acute-care hospital experience
• Emergency or trauma imaging experience
• Portable radiography experience
• Operating room and C-arm fluoroscopy experience
• Experience with Epic and PACS

Qualified new graduates are encouraged to apply.

The imaging department includes:

• Main/Inpatient Department: 5 diagnostic rooms, 6 portable units, and 1 Panorex unit
• Emergency Department: 2 fixed imaging rooms, 2 overhead-mounted trauma rooms, and 1 portable unit
• Surgery: 11 C-arms, 2 O-arms, and 2 portable units
• Outpatient Imaging: 3 on-campus imaging rooms

Technologists work alongside other clinical team members and are not routinely assigned to work alone. There is no regular on-call requirement.

Benefits include:

• $15,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Night and weekend shift differentials
• Relocation assistance may be available based on individual circumstances
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid time off
• Continuing-education and professional-development opportunities
• Career development within Diagnostic Imaging
• Opportunity to gain experience in emergency, trauma, surgery, inpatient, and outpatient radiology

If you are an ARRT-registered Radiologic Technologist—or a new graduate ready to begin your imaging career in a diverse acute-care environment—we would love to hear from you.