Radiology Technician - Belleville Radiology

Radiology Technician

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus!! We are currently seeking (1) Full-Time Radiology Technician for our Belleville Radiology Location!

Radiology Technologist works under the direction of a Radiologist, performing a variety of routine and complex diagnostic radiology procedures for the purpose of diagnosing abnormalities.

Functions and Duties:

• Positions, explains procedure and sets technical factors for the appropriate examination.
• Performs routine radiographs of skull, chest, pelvis, spine, abdomen and extremities for diagnosis of abnormalities
• Receives and evaluates physician orders with patient history and information.
• Assist radiologist in fluoroscopy and spot film examinations which require administration of contrast material: e.g., gastrointestinal series, barium enemas, pyelograms, joint injections and cholangiograms.
• Prepares contrast media and administers to patient.
• Operates fixed and mobile radiographic equipment.
• Coordinates patient information with PACS and EMR to save data and radiation dose.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an AMA approved radiology program required.

Experience

• 1 year preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Basic life support certification required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology (R) required.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency certification to perform Radiology required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge in anatomy and image critic preferred.

Physical Demands:

Sitting - Job requires sitting for extended periods of time.

Walking - Job requires employee to walk considerable distances, to and from work area.

Lifting - Job requires employee to raise or lower up to 25 lbs. from one level to another.

Pulling/Pushing - Job requires exerting force up to 50 lbs. to move an object to or away from employee.

Grasping/Reaching - Job requires the employee to grasp/pick up items and reach for objects.

Sight - Job requires normal vision, with or without correction.

Hearing - Job requires normal hearing, with or without correction.

Speaking - Job requires involves speaking and talking.

Keyboarding - Job requires use of computer

Work Indoors - Yes

Radiation Yes

Bloodbourne pathogens Yes