CT/Radiographer Technician - Lake in the Hills/PSJH - Part time

III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



A). Radiographs patients per physician's orders, meeting criteria as established by department protocols.



B). Places correct identifying markers on films, labeling with patient name and (R) or (L) side, etc.



C). Evaluates diagnostic quality of radiographs taken for correct density, contrast, definition, and anatomical part. Repeats radiographs as necessary, making appropriate corrections.



D). Select and utilize the correct cassettes for an exam or exams.



E). Provides adequate history or indication for exam on voucher through interview of patient.



F). Answers patient's/visitor's questions as thoroughly as possible, explaining exam



G). Shows empathy in acquiring radiographs, being careful not to cause undue discomfort.



H). Practices appropriate infection control standards.



I). Assists radiologists/attending physicians as necessary during procedures.



J). Reports equipment malfunctions as quickly as possible to immediate supervisor.







K). Operates equipment, whether in general radiology, surgery, or bedside; including: R/F equipment, portables, c-arm portables, dark room equipment, immobilization equipment, etc.



L) Maintains appropriate skills to assess and care for patients of all ages,



M). Demonstrates the Provena Health Values: Faith, Collaboration, Justice, Love, in work behaviors daily and in interactions with others, both outside and within the department.



N). Supports the Total Quality Management philosophy in daily work by demonstrating Respect for People, Management by Fact, Customer Satisfaction, and PDCA. Uses Quality Improvement tools and techniques in daily work activities as appropriate.



O). Maintains Illinois License by participating in and documenting attendance at required number of CE courses.



IV. OTHER FUNCTIONS:



A). Performs Quality Control duties when assigned, coordinating patient flow.



B). Develops exposed films when necessary.Provena Health, a Catholic Health System, builds communities of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human need in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Provena Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable local, state and federal civil rights and equal employment laws and regulations. The men and women of Provena Health are special because first and foremost they believe in service to others. Our 10,000-plus employees and the more than 1,700 physicians on staff are here to help, care and heal. Our desire to serve is matched by our commitment to excellence, and by our belief that to deliver the very finest health care we must continually learn, improve and develop our abilities. Our integrated system includes six owned acute care hospitals and 14 owned long-term care and residential centers. These quality health care facilities enables us to meet the growing needs of the communities we serve.
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