Radiologic Technologist - Radiology
Carle Health, Urbana, IL, United States
Overview
The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in a related field
Or Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology
Licensed Radiologic Technologist – Radiography – Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
Registered in Radiography (R) within 1 year – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
Positive attitude and willingness to assess and improve the work environment; ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
Responsibilities
Performs radiographic procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accrediting bodies and manufacturer guidelines and department protocols. Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate; reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exams; administers IV contrast and oral/rectal contrast; recognizes and responds to any adverse reactions; administers IV contrast material via existing IV line or venipuncture; screens patients for pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable.
Reviews 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 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 web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
Maintains imaging equipment and workplace environment, including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of the work area; recognizes malfunctions and reports service needs promptly.
Ensures patient, visitor, and environmental safety; reports safety events immediately, including near misses.
Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary; may perform duties of Rad Tech Lead or Imaging Coordinator in their absence.
Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking; assists other areas during downtimes 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.
Required secondary registries are not required for cross‑trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $28.94 per hour – $49.78 per hour. This represents a good‑faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
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The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in a related field
Or Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology
Licensed Radiologic Technologist – Radiography – Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
Registered in Radiography (R) within 1 year – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
Positive attitude and willingness to assess and improve the work environment; ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
Responsibilities
Performs radiographic procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accrediting bodies and manufacturer guidelines and department protocols. Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate; reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exams; administers IV contrast and oral/rectal contrast; recognizes and responds to any adverse reactions; administers IV contrast material via existing IV line or venipuncture; screens patients for pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable.
Reviews 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 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 web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
Maintains imaging equipment and workplace environment, including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of the work area; recognizes malfunctions and reports service needs promptly.
Ensures patient, visitor, and environmental safety; reports safety events immediately, including near misses.
Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary; may perform duties of Rad Tech Lead or Imaging Coordinator in their absence.
Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking; assists other areas during downtimes 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.
Required secondary registries are not required for cross‑trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $28.94 per hour – $49.78 per hour. This represents a good‑faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
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