Interventional Platform Radiology Technologist - Per Dem

Aurora Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Illinois is seeking a Per Diem Radiology Technician to provide scrub support for Cath/EP, IR procedures and imaging QA. Responsibilities emphasize patient safety, sterile technique, and collaboration with physicians to ensure image quality and workflow.

The role requires IL radiography licensure, ARRT, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and a 2-year radiology associate degree, with prior imaging experience preferred. Per diem schedule is 32 hours/mo, Mon-Fri days.

Qualifications

• IL RT licensure and ARRT certification; BLS; ACLS within 6 months.
• 2-year Associate Degree from Accredited School of Radiology.
• Previous Imaging Experience preferred in X-ray or imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides scrub support during diagnostic and interventional procedures; anticipates provider needs.
• Competent in all roles for Cath/EP or IR.
• Demonstrates competence in operation of all imaging and related equipment; serves as a radiation expert resource.
• Provides clear communication, collaborates with providers and team regarding technical issue to ensure reliability of quality assurance in imaging, hemodynamics and oximetry.
• Ensures patient care is delivered in a safe manner and within scope of practice. Sterile technique followed with prepping, draping, assisting and circulating.
• Utilizes safety tools and tactics in all patient care interactions.
• Serves as patient advocate, ensures documentation, educational needs identified and plan of care agreed upon.
• Serves as resource to the team; provides inservices to team relating to technical skill enhancement, radiation safety, image quality, QA and closure device techniques.
• Assist with supply inventory, serves as technical expert and resource.
• Actively participates in site or system teams; attends site staff meetings and ongoing educational offerings as available.

Skills

Cathlab interpretation

Imaging equipment proficiency

Sterile technique

Strong communication

Team player

Lead protection

Patient assessment

Education

2-year Associate Degree from Accredited School of Radiology

Current IL Radiologic Technologist licensure (ARRT)

Job description

Per Diem Scheduling: 32 hours per month (can be daily work hours, call hours, or a combination of both)

Shift: Monday-Friday; 7am-3:30pm

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides scrub support during diagnostic and interventional procedures; anticipates provider needs.
• Competent in all roles for Cath/EP or IR.
• Demonstrates competence in operation of all imaging and related equipment; serves as a radiation expert resource.
• Provides clear communication, collaborates with providers and team regarding technical issue to ensure reliability of quality assurance in imaging, hemodynamics and oximetry.
• Ensures patient care is delivered in a safe manner and within scope of practice. Sterile technique followed with prepping, draping, assisting and circulating.
• Utilizes safety tools and tactics in all patient care interactions.
• Serves as patient advocate, ensures documentation, educational needs identified and plan of care agreed upon.
• Serves as resource to the team; provides inservices to team relating to technical skill enhancement, radiation safety, image quality, QA and closure device techniques.
• Assist with supply inventory, serves as technical expert and resource.
• Actively participates in site or system teams; attends site staff meetings and ongoing educational offerings as available.

Education/Experience Required:

• Current RT licensure in State of IL and current AART. BLS. ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• 2-year Associate Degree from Accredited School of Radiology.
• Previous Imaging Experience Preferred in Xray, Imaging Special Procedures

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Intermediate computer skills
• Cathlab: Hemodynamic interpretation
• Imaging equipment proficiency
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Team player, flexible with assignments
• Sterile Technique Expert
• Cath: Scrub, Circulate, Record. IR: Scrub and Circulate. Process Images in PACS
• Basic Patient Assessment Skills
• Must be able to wear lead for extended amount of time.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform lifting, pulling, pushing activities and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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.