Travel Radiologic Technologist - $2,254 per week

Job Summary

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting 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 veni-puncture.
• Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and perform 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 the 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 those that are near miss.
• Affords assistance in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
• May perform duties of Rad Tech Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.
• Maintains productivity levels as established by department benchmarking.
• Affords assistance in other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
• May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.
• Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.

Skills

• RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES
• PATIENT ASSESSMENT
• IV CONTRAST ADMINISTRATION
• VENI-PUNCTURE
• PREGNANCY SCREENING
• RADIOLOGY ORDER REVIEW
• MEDICAL NECESSITY EVALUATION
• IMAGE DATA TRANSFER
• PACS
• IMAGING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
• SAFETY EVENT REPORTING
• INSTRUCTION OF STUDENTS AND NEW STAFF
• CROSS-TRAINED MODALITY COMPLIANCE

Education

• Required Education: Associate's Degree in Related Field. OR Certificate in Radiologic Technology.
• Preferred Education: N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS (American Heart Assoc.).
• IEMA Radiography License Illinois.
• Radiography (R)(ARRT).

Additional Skills

• N/A

About Voca Healthcare

As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals. As a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care is in high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Guaranteed Hours