Travel Rad Tech in Normal, IL - Marvel Medical Staffing
Normal, IL 61761
About the Job
Position: Allied - Rad Tech | Rad Tech
Facility: Carle BroMenn Medical Center (FKA Advocate BroMenn Medical Center)
Term: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day DAYS 3x12 Hr
Desired Start Date: 04/22/2024
Description and Requirements from VMS: Job Description:
-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 Invasive Lab.
-The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study.
-The Registered Radiologic Technologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and the team.
Essential Functions:
-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.
-Anticipates set-up and needs for invasive procedures.
-Assists with inventory/supplies.
-Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
-Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc.
-Administers medication in compliance with scope of practice.
-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 Invasive Lab Radiologic Technologist.
-Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.
-Required to float to all procedural areas.
-Maintains a clean and neat work area.
-Demonstrates competence in the operation of imaging, physiological monitoring, and related equipment; Performs basic troubleshooting for this equipment.
Department-Specific Job Functions:
-Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures.
-Administers and with holds contrast and treatment as appropriate.
-Assess patients for allergies.
-Function as a scrub and monitor technician on a rotating basis during procedures.
-Assists physician during interventional procedures.
-Able to take call after 6 months of orientation.
Schedule
Skills: Required Skills & Experience:
-Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care and procedures.
-Ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and complete detailed work accurately.
-Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others.
-Manual dexterity to handle small supplies.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- 1 year as general radiographer.
Required
PATIENT CARE
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
RADIOLOGY
RADIOGRAPHER
STERILE
Additional
BMC
CARDIOLOGY
RADIOGRAPHY
IMAGING
ACLS
VENIPUNCTURE
ARRT
INVENTORY
Education: Required Education:
-Associate's Degree in Related Field
OR
-Certificate in Radiologic Technology
Preferred Education:
-N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
-ACLS (American Heart Assoc.)
-IEMA Radiography License Illinois
-Radiography (R)(ARRT)
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A
;Languages:
English
Read
Write
Speak
English(
Speak, Read, Write
)
Job Category: Clinical-Allied