Surgical Radiology Technologist

Company: Springfield Clinic
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description
The Surgical Radiology Technologist is responsible for performing radiographic procedures by the application of ionizing radiation to produce radiographic images under a variety of conditions, and assisting physicians as required with the selection of practical applications and technical factors.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Diagnostic Imaging Operations Manager

Principal Responsibilities

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• Responsible for coverage in Ambulatory Surgery, Pain Clinic and Diagnostic Radiology with varying shifts.
  
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs utilizing proper exposure factors consistent with ALARA according to protocols established by Clinical Radiologists, SC.
  
• Ability to operate a C-Arm.
  
• Knowledge of and experience in CR/DR/DRX image acquisition and manipulation, including correcting data regarding patient information and image detail in PACS.
  
• Knowledgeable of all procedures and protocols in the Surgery department, Pain Clinic and Radiology department.
  
• Responsible when using Springfield Clinic computers and telephone as needed for patient care.
  
• Proficient use of multiple computer systems relating to job.
  
• Provide orientation/training to new technologists.
  
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
  
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
  
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
  
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
  
  
  Education/Experience
  
  Must be a graduate of a JRCERT approved school of Radiology, and provide proof of current active certification with the ARRT.
  
  Licenses/Certificates
  
  Must maintain current active registration with the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Radiography.
  
  Must maintain current active licensure in Radiology with IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Division of Nuclear Safety).
  
  CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  
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  • Must maintain professional behavior.
    
  • Must have the ability to work flexible hours based on department needs.
    
  • Must have the ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment and adjust to various personalities and situations.
    
  • Able to work with arms above head.
    
  • Able to wear lead apron for long periods of time.
    
  • Able to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
    
  • Able to move mobile surgical x-ray equipment to various areas in the facility.
    
  • Ability to perform occasional heavy lifting, i.e. transferring patients to x-ray tables.
    
  • Able to assist patient to and from carts and tables.
    
  • Possess manual dexterity to use keyboard and handle equipment and appliances.
    
  • Capable of pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, lifting and twisting.
    
    
    Working Environment
    
    Will be exposed to conditions including exposure to blood and body fluids, tissue, contagious diseases and/or potentially hazardous materials.
    
    PHI/Privacy Level
    
    HIPAA2
    
    
    

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