Radiology Technician

Company: Humboldt Park Health
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

• Performs all routine computerized tomography and radiology procedures, demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper patient positioning, technique selection, administration of contrast media, application of immobilization and radiation protection devices according to department policy and procedures.
• Checks consultation request for special instructions from requesting physician and consults with radiologist as necessary. Greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing self. Confirms procedure site and referring physician orders with patient and explains examination procedure to patient and family, if present
• Updates appropriate patient history, including completion of screening and consent forms as required and records unusual conditions/limitations on request. Documents examination time, room number and technical factors and enters into hospital information systems. Ensures facility and patient identification are imprinted on film and/or digital images.
• Assists in interventional procedures as required. Practices sterile and infection control techniques.
• Ensures accurate and prompt posting of procedure charges into hospital information systems according to department policy and procedures.
• Imports patient data and examination images onto media storage disk. Maintains imaging media storage archives and daily procedure logbook.
• Performs visual preventative safety inspection, completes CT & Radiographic systems warm-up procedures as required, records quality control activities, reports dangerous conditions and/or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies for assigned room or work station, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating out-dated items. Keeps work area clean and prepared with necessary supplies.
  
  Requirements
  
  3 or more years of experience
  
  Associate's Degree
  
  Graduate from an approved program in radiologic technology
  
  IEMA License
  
  CPR certification required
  
  AART registration or eligible
  
  ACR CT Certified preferred Associated topics: cath, cath lab, catheterization, computerized, ct technologist, diagnostic, mammographer, mri, radiology, scan

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