Job Locations US-IL-Decatur

USD $34.34/Hr.

USD $53.23/Hr.

Works closely with radiologist to perform Computerized Tomography patient examinations, contributing to the efficient operation of the department and promoting the philosophy, to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care. Maintains the standard of care delivered to infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Schedule

Full Time, Evening Shift

2:30pm-11:00pm

Rotating Weekends

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Education, Experience and/or Other Requirements

Must be a graduate of approved School of Radiologic Technology with ARRT registration and State of Illinois License.

The employee must receive ongoing formalized educational program for maintaining competency.

Current CPR certification and IV certification required.

Environmental Factors

This position is performed within an environment of daily exposure to irritating, unpleasant, or hazardous elements or conditions.

Daily exposure to hazardous or potentially injurious elements or conditions.

Daily exposure to ionizing radiation.

The employee will be exposed to blood, body fluids/tissues, and electromagnetic radiation, as in CRT’s or VDT’s.

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.

• Able to be on call an average of seven days in four weeks with an average of five to seven call backs per week.
• While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to stand 50% of the time.
• The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull at least 5 to 75 pounds.
• Ability to assist average sized 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.
• Ability to attend to visual details.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Ability to receive and comprehend written and oral communications.

Qualifications

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 federal and state regulations applicable to contrast media and medication.
• Knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
• Ability to speak with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a scanner is working properly.

• 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 times.

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.

Mental Demands

• Analyze information or data.
• Plan sequence of operations or actions.

• Ability to identify life-threatening conditions; must be able to use independent judgment to implement life-sustaining actions.
• Must be able to work under stress and to adapt to changing conditions.

• Ability to adjust to performing routine and repetitive tasks without specific supervision. Ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruptions and attend to tasks for 45-60 minutes at a time.
• Ability to understand and relate to the concepts behind specific ideas and remember multiple tasks given to self and others over long periods of time.

• Ability to communicate verbally, using advanced level of vocabulary

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