Radiology Tech

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of digital stationary and mobile digital equipment (GE Rad Revolution, GE Precision 500, Samsung DR Workstation, Samsung DR Portable, OEC 9900 C-ARM, Medtronic O-Arm, etc.) in order to produce quality radiographs.
• Performs routine radiographic examinations in accordance with established standards and techniques.
• Performs special procedures in the department and in the Operating Room as directed.
• Determines position of patient and exposure time for best possible results on all radiographs.
• Records type, number of radiographs in a series and exposure time on the requisition to provide accurate technical data.
• Ensures proper identification of all radiographs as required for medical legal standards.
• Affords assistance to other technologists when necessary.
• Properly uses radiation protection and shielding material to ensure maintenance of federal and state guidelines.
• Instructs other technologists when requested to maintain high standard of performance.
• Enters exams performed.
• Enters orders in Cerner Electronic Medical Record for all exams performed.
• Checks all orders for accuracy and directions.
• Recognizes and reports adverse signs to physicians.
• Maintains an awareness of patient’s physical and emotional condition and recognizes and reports adverse signs to physicians or supervisory personnel.
• Keeps work area neat and orderly and maintains inventory of supplies in area assigned.
• Reports equipment malfunction.
• Remains abreast of new developments in the field of radiology and participates in professional organizations.
• Informs Manager of Radiology or Lead Radiology Technologist of equipment malfunction or need for adjustment to ensure properly functioning equipment.
• Checks for appropriate information in the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and makes sure those images are sent to PACS, STATRAD, and EXA.

Job Specifications

• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • High School Diploma required.
  • Satisfactory completion of an American Medical Association Council on Medical Education approved School of Radiologic Technology required.
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
  • Licensed by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety required.
  • BLS/CPR Certified.
  • 3+ years experience.
  • Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery and General Surgery experience.