Full time CT / Rad Tech Float

Department : 36303 Aurora Lakeland Medical Center – Radiology Status : Full time Benefits Eligible : Yes Hours Per Week : 40 Schedule Details / Additional Information : Will have your schedule at least 6 weeks in advance. Rotating hours between first, second and third shifts. Every 4th weekend 3p-1130p. On call rotation and holiday rotation which includes 2 per year. Additional $3 per hour for this position. Pay Range $28.05 – $42.10

Major Responsibilities :

• Competently performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations, and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Identifies patient and labels images pertaining to the patient, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure exam accuracy, and processes images ensuring quality of radiographs and calls back patients as necessary.
• Assists, communicates and consults with the Radiologists.
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing / pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :

Education Required :

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.

Experience Required :

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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