X-Ray Technologist

What does it mean to be a team member at Iroquois Memorial Hospital? It means that the patient is truly at the center of everything we do. It means that the quest for excellence is not just a goal, but a given. It means building an environment where our providers and our employees can deliver the best in healthcare. It also means that each employee or volunteer is vital to the healing process, because we can only achieve the extraordinary together.

Job Title: X-Ray Technologist

Department: Medical Imaging

Status: PRN

Schedule: Variable

Summary/Objective

The Radiologic / Modality Technologist competently performs all types of X-Ray and modality exams (if applicable).

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Patient Care / Services

Treats patients and families as guests

Respecting the privacy and confidentiality of patients and their information

Over communicates to customers regarding delays, and what to expect

Maintains professional demeanor and appearance

Creates a positive learning environment for students / new team members

Works as a team player with a good attitude; develops and maintains positive working relationships within and across all departments.

Exam Performance

Review all orders for correctness

Identifies patients with two identifiers

Explains procedures thoroughly, educates patients and families, takes a complete and accurate patient history

Transfers patients safely, utilizes consent and timeout as appropriate

Administers contrast correctly (if applicable)

Obtains, creates, handles and administers radiopharmaceuticals correctly, (if applicable)

Assists the radiologist during procedures; adheres to aseptic technique

Uses and maintains equipment properly

Positions patients according to protocol

Performs all types of x ray / fluoroscopic and modality exams (if applicable) competently and up to current standards of practice

Practices all facets of radiation safety, including shielding; uses techniques that adhere to the ALARA principle

Ensures the technical quality and annotation of images

Completes and verifies all documentation, sends images and documentation to the radiologist

Confirms charges are complete and accurate

Quality / Safety

Reports patient, visitor and employee incidents immediately

Responds appropriately to emergency situations

Provides a safe environment for patients, employees and visitors

Engages in infection control practices, isolation procedures and fall prevention techniques

Familiar with and maintains State, Federal and Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and guidelines

Maintains all requirements for all mandatory licensing

Participates in department meetings, inservices, continuing education and PI programs; adheres to changes in hospital processes and policies

Demonstrates a willingness to learn and responds to constructive criticism in a positive manner

Properly reports issues and works constructively to resolve them

Maintains good attendance, is rarely late of absent

Is efficient, avoids waste; utilizes down time productively, minimizes overtime and observes staffing standards Education/Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Graduate of an AMA approved school of radiologic technology (college or hospital based) Licenses/Certifications

Illinois Emergency Management Agency Division of Nuclear Safety

Registered or registry eligible with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

CPR certification

Modality certification with the associated governing body (if applicable) Benefits

401K

Paid Time Off

Iroquois Memorial Hospital is a 25 bed hospital located in Watseka, Illinois. The hospital facility is comprised of clinical and diagnostic services which are dedicated to providing high quality health care services to the community. These services include but are not limited to an Emergency Room, full service OR suites, an inpatient care unit, therapy services, advanced medical imaging, Home Health, and Hospice Care. The hospital operates rural health clinics in Watseka, IL, Gilman, IL, Milford, IL, Saint Anne, IL and Kentland, IN. The hospital also operates a skilled nursing facility, Iroquois Resident Home, which is attached to the hospital property.