CT Tech Trainee

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring a Radiology Technologist trainee to perform imaging procedures under supervision in a hospital setting. You will learn patient positioning, protocol adherence, and workflow compliance while maintaining clean and ready exam rooms.

This role requires a Basic Life Support certification, ARRT or equivalent registration, and about one year of clinical imaging experience. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (AHA) is required.
• ARRT radiography registration or NMTCB CNMT or unrestricted state license.
• Typically requires one year of clinical imaging experience.

Responsibilities

• Complies with technologist scope of practice.
• Learns advanced imaging procedures with proper patient positioning and protocol compliance.
• Prepares and rooms patients, gathers health information for exams.
• Maintains exam rooms, stocks supplies, and cleans equipment.
• Participates in POCT procedures and basic clinical tasks under supervision.
• Assists Radiologist/APC with image-guided procedures and medication administration as ordered.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Clinical skills development

Education

ARRT registered (RT) and radiography (R) or NMTCB CNMT

Accredited imaging technology program completion

Job description

Job Details

Department: 36317 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - CT Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Mid shift Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85

Major Responsibilities

• Complies with technologist scope of practice per organization guidelines.
• Learns to perform advanced imaging procedures with proper patient positioning, imaging protocol compliance, and workflow compliance.
• Learns to prepare and room the patient for exam by obtaining gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, medications).
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
• Learns how to perform POCT procedures (i.e., Serum creatinine) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Learns basic clinical tasks not limited to IV start and EKG.
• Learns how to assist the Radiologist/advance practice clinician (APC) with image guided procedures.
• Learns how to administer routine medications under Radiologist/physician/APC orders, which may include but are not limited to contrast media and oxygen.
• Learns how to provide simple patient instruction and refers questions to appropriate care team members.
• Learns how to effectively communicate with Radiologist/physician/APC, care team members and patients to ensure smooth patient flow and delivery of timely imaging services.
• Learns to complete routine quality control and monitoring of equipment.
• Learns appropriate technique for cleaning and caring for equipment.
• Learns to identify equipment performance issues and processes for resolution.
• Learns about patient-centered initiatives, care management, process improvement and lean methodology.
• Learns to perform various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

License/Registration/Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) AND ARRT registered (RT) and radiography (R) OR NMTCB registered (CNMT) OR Unrestricted state license

Education Required: Successful completion of an accredited imaging technology program.

Experience Required: Typically requires one year of clinical experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Progression of skill competency will be evaluated by preceptor or department leader prior to independent performance in the clinical setting. Exhibits communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff, and physicians. Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a electronic medical record and use of electronic mail. Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.

Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs over the head. carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.

Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.

Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: Radiation, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, chemical, infectious disease, blood, and body fluids.

Will be required to wear proper PPE, protective clothing and equipment as needed.

Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward.

Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

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