Radiologic Technologist - Weekends Only
Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
This is a weekends-only X-ray role at St. Elizabeth's, where you'll often work independently. How comfortable are you being the only tech for a stretch?
What they are checking: Whether they can make sound decisions without someone to check with, as the posting expects.
Tell me about a time you had to repeat an image. What happened, and what did you learn?
What they are checking: Whether they reflect on repeats honestly and work to reduce unnecessary dose.
New grads are welcome. What clinical rotations prepared you most, and where do you still need practice?
What they are checking: Whether they know their strengths and gaps and will ask for help when needed.
What would you do
You get an order that doesn't seem to match the patient's symptoms. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they verify orders before imaging instead of shooting what is written.
A trauma patient arrives from the ED in pain and can't follow directions. How do you get diagnostic images safely?
What they are checking: Whether they can adapt technique and protect the spine and injuries while staying efficient.
About the work
Walk me through how you position for a chest X-ray on a patient who can't stand.
What they are checking: Whether they can adapt standard positioning for limited mobility while keeping image quality.
How do you set exposure factors for a large patient compared with a small child?
What they are checking: Whether they understand technique choices and keep dose as low as reasonably achievable.
How do you confirm a patient isn't pregnant before an exam?
What they are checking: Whether they follow screening policy consistently to protect patients.
How do you protect yourself and others from radiation during portable exams?
What they are checking: Whether they practice good radiation safety on the floor, not just in the department.
Do you have IEMA accreditation and ARRT registration, or when do you expect to get them?
What they are checking: Whether they meet the Illinois credentialing requirements in the posting.
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