Radiology Technologist, Radiology, PRN, Weekend Availability

Radiology Technologist

Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state-of-the-art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn't just our job, it's our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.

Under the direction of a Radiologist, administers ionizing radiation to patients producing diagnostic radiographs at technical level requiring no constant supervision of technical detail. The technologist will perform a variety of procedures that will require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. The individual must be able to meet the needs of patients of all ages physically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.

Education Requirement:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology program.
• Current A.R.R.T. and I.D.N.S. license or board eligible and with a temporary IEMA license. If working with a temporary license, the A.R.R.T Boards exam must be passed within two (2) years of graduating and accredited radiology program.
• Responsible for acquiring 24 hours of continuing education hours every 2 years.
• Previous experience not required.
• Specialized Technologist.
  • Mammography-Certification by A.R.R.T or meet MQSA technologist requirements.
  • CAT Scan-Certification by A.R.R.T. or specialized training-in-house or applications to personnel provided by vendor.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods standing, reaching and bending.
• Medium Lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with assistance
• Physical strength and agility to position patients for a variety of diagnostic examinations.
• Reasonably anticipated occupational exposure to blood, blood-borne pathogens, and other potentially infectious materials.
• Visual and hearing acuity with/without corrective devices.
• Job may require potential exposure to chemical/hazardous materials.
• Requires potential for exposure to an environmental hazard of radiation.
• Knowledge of abuse/neglect.
• Requires performance of highly complex and various tasks during emergency situations requiring independent knowledge and judgment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.