General Skill Requirements

In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift

12 hour shifts

7:00AM-5:30PM

Rotating Weekends

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus! 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Knowledge of technical factors utilizing kVp, and mAs per anatomical exposure.
Knowledge of patient positioning techniques required to image human anatomy.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations applicable to contrast media and medication.
Knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules
Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate

Education and/or Other Requirements

Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology

ARRT registration and Illinois State License

Maintain educational requirements for licensure and registration.

Environmental Factors

Occasional exposure to moderate environmental variations, above-normal noise levels, and/or unpleasant substances; daily exposure to hazardous or potentially injurious elements or conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Moderate to heavy physical exertion, standing 80% of the time; frequent bending and reaching (80 inches from the floor); occasional lifting and carrying of loads 5 to 75 pounds. Must be able to assist average size person (150 pounds) to and from X-ray table, etc., in normal course of work; upon occasion must be able to support average person for approximately two minutes.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.

Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

• Performs routine radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures according to department policy and procedures.

• Updates patient examination history files.
• Enters data into computer system.
• Consults with supervisors, Radiologist, or ordering physician as necessary to provide appropriate patient care.
• Understands all procedures and assists physician in a variety of exams.

• Follows appropriate safety precautions.

• Performs visual preventative safety inspections.
• Reports dangerous department or equipment conditions appropriately.

• Works  to develop protocol and perform procedures for line placement and pain management procedures.
• Maintains IDNS license and ARRT registration; remains current on developing trends in diagnostic radiology; participates in continuing education.
• Maintains clean, neat and orderly work area; maintains appropriate supply levels.
• Treats patients in professional and respectful manner.
• Demonstrates age-specific competency.
• Explains procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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