Radiologic Technologist

Overview

Working at Springfield Memorial as a Radiologic Technologist you will be using independent judgment, performing radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures utilizing a variety of Radiology equipment in applying prescribed ionizing radiation to patients for diagnosis and treatment. Salary: USD $27.52/Hr. maximum USD $42.65/Hr.

Schedule

Full Time, Night Shift: 6:30pm-7:00am, Weekend Rotation.

Qualifications

• Registered radiographer (ARRT-R) in good standing or registry eligible. If not otherwise specified by the professional licensing body, the maximum allowable time to practice in a “registration pending” status is three months.
• Active license required in radiography from the IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety.
• Maintain BLS CPR Certification.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and guest relations skills required. Moderate physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of radiographic, fluoroscopic, portable, and surgical procedures on patients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Maintain technical skills relating to the manipulation of imaging factors.
• Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required.
• Maintain technical skills in performance of portable radiographic imaging, both with static and fluoroscopic equipment.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
  • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
  • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
  • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
  • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
• Maintain technical skill with the performance of trauma imaging, bariatric imaging (including the operation of bariatric patient transfer devices), imaging in ICU environments, and imaging in neonatal environments.
• Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees.
• Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.
• Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operations of the department.
• Ensure proper recording and transmission of patient information.
• Ensure the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Take call required to assigned section of the department.
• Provide supervision, guidance and instruction to Radiography Students.
• Provide a Great Patient Experience by employing A.I.D.E.T and “Greet and Feet”.
• Perform other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.