• Job Description

  Req#: 270457

  Job Details

  Job Location: Staunton, IL

  Position Type: Full Time (80 Hours)

  Salary Range: $23.50 - $40.90 Hourly

  Job Shift: Days

  Description

  Summary : Responsible for operation of Cat Scan equipment to produce CT images of the body for diagnostic purposes as directed by the ordering physician and radiologist’s protocols.

  Service and Quality Standards :

  1. Service

  Is Customer focused

  Anticipates customer needs

  Adheres to customer service standards

  Is Competent, caring and compassionate

  Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

  Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

  to customers and coworkers

  2. People

  Is conversation conscious

  Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

  Is positive in interactions with others

  Is courteous and respectful

  Promotes a harassment free environment

  Inspires the trust of others

  Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

  3. Quality

  Is excellent in patient care and service

  Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

  Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

  Is safety conscious

  Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

  Is involved with improvement efforts

  Supports performance improvement

  Seeks ways to improve systems and services

  Shows commitment to improvement efforts

  Meets mandatory educational requirements

  4. Growth

  Is a loyal ambassador

  Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

  Is active and involved

  Supports hospital initiatives

  Champions innovation and supports change

  Is a positive role model

  Fosters team cooperation

  5. Finance

  Is a good steward of hospital resources

  Develops/uses efficient work methods

  Is cost effective

  Conserves organizational resources

  Job Responsibilities:

  1. Perform any emergency room CT, X-ray exam, Fluoroscopy, or surgical exam.
  2. Perform any inpatient CT, X-ray exam, Fluoroscopy, or surgical exam.
  3. Perform any outpatient CT, X-ray exam, Fluoroscopy, or surgical exam.
  4. Utilize CT equipment to specified position and adjust equipment’s controls to set exposure factors.
  5. Utilize fluoroscopy equipment to specified position and adjust equipment’s controls to set exposure factors.
  6. Utilize surgical x-ray equipment to specified position and adjust equipment’s controls to set exposure factors.
  7. Prepare each exam modality with needed consumable supplies respective to designated radiology exam.
  8. Move x-ray equipment to specified position and adjust equipment’s controls to set exposure factors.
  9. Operate mobile x-ray equipment in emergency room, operating room, or patient’s bedside.
  10. Utilize radiation safety measures to ensure safety of patients and staff that follows government regulatory requirements.
  11. Prepare and provide oral contrast to those designated cat scan patients.
  12. Documents patient care data on department records.
  13. Implements universal precaution and all infection control policies relevant to the field of radiology.
  14. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by obtaining continuing education credits as required by ARRT and state of Illinois.
  15. Screens CT patient for patient history and contrast complications.
  16. Verifies bloodwork prior to relative cat scan procedures.
  17. Implements I.V. for relative patients needing intravenous x-ray contrast.
  18. Prepares intravenous contrast injector to perform with specified protocol.
  19. Check departmental consumable supplies for expiration or low supply.
  20. Requisitions weekly consumable supplies.
  21. Assist colleagues.
  22. Schedules patients for desired exam modality.
  23. Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  
  

  Education Requirements and Other Requirements

  Education Level : Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from accredited college or technical school in the field of Radiography.

  Certification/Licensure : American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registered in Radiography, state of Illinois (IEMA) licensed for Radiologic Technologist.

  Experience Requirements : Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from accredited college or technical school in the field of Radiography. American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registered in Radiography. Associates. Experience or training in the field of computed axial tomography (CAT,CT).

  Working Conditions: Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues: All procedures or other job related tasks that involve inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

  Physical Activity:

  Lift/Carry 26-75%

  Push/Pull 76-100%

  Reach Overhead 76-100%

  Climb 0-25%

  Squat/Bend/Kneel 76-100%

  Sit 26-75%

  Stand 76-100%

  Walk/Move About 76-100%

  The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.

• About the company

  Anderson Hospital has been serving the communities of Madison County for 40 years.

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