What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist - Interventional Radiology position at CARLE?
The Registered Radiologic Technologist is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility of patients for a designated time frame and to provide care, specifically in the Heart & Vascular Institute. The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study. The Registered Radiologic echnologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and theteam.
- Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing IV line; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
- All functions and duties will be under the direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.
- Assists with inventory/supplies.
- Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
- Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc.
- Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary.
- Documents accurately and completely.
- Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
- Performs all essential functions of the Radiologic Technologist.
- Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.
- Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures.
- Administers and with holds contrast and treatment as appropriate. Assess patients for allergies.
- Can pull supplies for procedures.
- Takes call in within 6 months.
About the Company:
CARLE
Radiologic Technologist
Sarah Bush Lincoln -
Mattoon, IL
CT TECHNOLOGIST/RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
Carle -
Urbana, IL
Radiology Technologist
120 Advocate North Side Health Network -
Wellington, IL
