The X-Ray Tech/Occupational Health Tech at Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, is responsible for performing diagnostic radiographic procedures and providing essential support in occupational health services. This role requires the application of ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes and the ability to perform a variety of diagnostic imaging techniques to produce accurate images for interpretation by a Radiologist. The individual will also assist with patient care, including processing patients for injury treatment, physical assessments, and conducting ancillary screenings as required by occupational health protocols. This position operates under indirect supervision and requires a strong focus on teamwork and patient satisfaction. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Essential Duties

Diagnostic Imaging:

• Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures with precision to ensure high-quality images.
• Prepare and position patients, ensuring their comfort and safety during imaging procedures.
• Operate radiographic equipment and perform routine quality control checks to maintain functionality.
• Correlate patient history with imaging procedures, ensuring all relevant information is documented for Radiologist review.
• Evaluate radiographic images for technical quality and accuracy, ensuring proper identification and anatomical markings.
• Apply radiation safety protocols to minimize risk to patients, self, and others.

Occupational Health Services:

• Assist with pre-employment physicals, drug screenings, and other occupational health assessments.
• Perform functions related to billing, including ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Conduct ancillary screenings as required by company protocols, including EKGs, drug screens, breath-alcohol tests, and pulmonary function tests.
• Document and report results accurately to the appropriate company contacts.
• Assist with injury treatment and processing patients for physical assessments and physician-related visits.
• Provide education and instructions to patients regarding procedure preparations and occupational health guidelines.

Patient Care and Clerical Support:

• Greet patients courteously, assist them to the exam room, and ensure their privacy.
• Monitor patients during exams, recognizing and reporting any abnormal findings.
• Perform phlebotomy, vital sign checks, and administer injections as required.
• Schedule patient appointments and perform accurate computer data entry in Agility and EPIC systems.
• Maintain patient records and ensure all documentation meets regulatory standards

Safety and Compliance:

• Maintain and use principles of aseptic techniques and infection control during all clinical duties.
• Recognize and address any patient safety issues, working to prevent injury and ensure a safe healthcare environment.

Preferred Experience

• Phlebotomy skills preferred; experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding is advantageous.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Ability to work in an automated environment and demonstrate competency in a variety of diagnostic radiology procedures.

Required Licensure/Education

• Associate’s degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• IEMA Certification Required in Radiography
• Graduate of AMA and accredited program in medical imaging and registry eligible. 
• ARRT RT (R) eligible or obtain within 6 months of hire.  

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

Exposure to: 

• Chemicals: Bleach, alcohol, peroxide, liquid nitrogen
• Video Display Terminals: Average
• Blood and Body Fluids: Vomit, diarrhea and blood, but the use of universal precautions and protection reduces risk/
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Exposure to patients, who my have TB.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): 

• Speech: Needed for presentations/training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings, communicate with personnel, patients, and physicians..
• Vision: Needed to read memos, literature, identify anatomy from radiographs, blood pressure, and scale readings.
• Smell: Helpful to note presence of electrical/fire safety.
• Hearing: Needed for telephone communication, meetings, listening to employee concerns, contrasting levels for proper diagnostic viewing, and listening to blood pressure with stethoscope..
• Touch: Needed to write, do computer entry, filing, manipulate techniques for correct density and contrast levels for proper diagnostic viewing, feel veins for venipuncture.

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to: 

• Sit: 10%
• Twist: 5%
• Stand: 40%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 20%
• Kneel: 0%
• Lift: 5%
• Drive: 5%
• Squat: 5%
• Climb: 0%
• Bend: 5%
• Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently 
• Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally 
• Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally 
• Up to 50 lbs: Not Required 
• Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
• Up to 100 lbs: Not Required 
• Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):Life film cassettes from knee/shoulder height to table height, carry film cassettes to darkroom 10 feet in distance; assist patient on and off x-ray table; put babies on scale, walk from room to scale in hall then back to room, stock rooms with supplies; carry from ed room to patient rooms. Place supplies in cabinets, move chairs and boxes.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 10
• Twist: 5
• Stand: 55
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 15
• Kneel: 0
• Lift: 10
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 10
• Climb: 0
• Bend: 2
• Reach above shoulders: 0

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. 
• Normal weight: 70% frequency
• Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 30% frequency
• Fine Manipulation: Turn knobs or set x-ray exposure values, writing.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Steps on foot control to move x-ray table top.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:

Environmental Factors (Time Spent): 

• Inside hours: 8
• Outside hours : 0
• Temperature: Normal Range 
• Lighting: Very dark
• Noise levels: Average 
• Humidity: Normal Range 
• Atmosphere: Fumes, Odors

Special Hazards: Body fluids, exposure to ionizing radiation, operate radiographic equipment and film processing equipment. 

Protective Clothing Required: Water-resistant gowns, gloves, goggles, and masks, lead apron.