Lead XRay Technologist, Full-Time Nights

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago’s Hyde Park is seeking an Imaging Team Leader (Xray) for the Radiology General Procedures department. This 100% onsite role maintains day-to-day operations, staffing, scheduling, and coordination with radiologists to ensure correct exams and optimal patient flow.

The Team Leader also supervises technologists and manages supplies and documentation. The ideal candidate holds ARRT, IEMA license, a formal radiography training program, CPR/BLS, and at least 3 years of

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Radiography training program from an accredited school.
• 3 years of Radiography experience.
• ARRT registered in Radiography.
• Licensed by IEMA.
• CPR and BLS training required.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain staffing levels and assign shifts for the area.
• Perform general x-ray procedures with proper settings and protocols.
• Ensure readiness and cleanliness of the work area.
• Collaborate with radiologists to verify requested exams.
• Manage supplies and ensure accurate documentation and charging.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

Formal radiography training program

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system, University of Chicago Medicine, as an Imaging Team Leader (Xray) in the Radiology Department. Here, you will be responsible for maintaining continuity in the day-to-day operations of the General Procedures section of the Department of Radiology. The Imaging Team Leader acts as a resource person to the other technologists, maintains inventory levels and fill out proper ordering forms to submit to the manager for ordering in a timely manner, keeps department clean and inspection ready at all times and meets regularly with the manager to discuss problems or suggestions for improving procedures and patient through-put. In addition, the Team Leader will perform general x-ray procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. They will provide appropriate patient care and recognize patient’s conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures and ensure the services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols and hospital policies and procedures. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Eligible for up to a $20,000 sign‑on bonus

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains staffing levels for the area of assignment, ensures staff members are in place at the designated times prepared to work.
• Follows guidelines for staffing set forth by department protocol and works directly with manager to achieve.
• Works directly with technologists assigning work and ensures work is done in a timely manner with optimal quality achieved.
• Works directly with radiologist to make sure correct exam has been ordered and performed.
• Maintains supply levels and handles appropriate ordering when supply level drops.
• Ensures area is cleaned appropriately before and after each shift.
• Maintains a fair and balanced workflow for all team members.
• Performs general x-ray procedures selecting proper technical equipment settings and images in proper sequence according to set protocols established by the Department of Radiology.
• Evaluates the request for procedures and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and method of application.
• Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient positioning techniques to generate quality images.
• Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of patient care and age‑specific sensitivities.
• Participates in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices.
• Evaluates the resultant images in comparison with industry standards and takes corrective action, if needed.
• Refers to appropriate reference materials for clarification when needed.
• Provides patient education prior to, during and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce the patient’s anxiety and enhance his comfort zone with and tolerance of the procedure.
• Utilizes Radiology information systems in accordance with current guidelines and protocols.
• Documents imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to insure correct charging, and patient and film file tracking.

Required Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiography training program through an accredited school
• 3 years of Radiography experience
• Current registry by The American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
• Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• CPR and BLS training required
• Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required
• Excellent leadership skills
• Handle high pressure, fast paced work environment

Position Details

• Job type/FTE: Full-Time/1.0 FTE
• Shift: Night
• Work Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Radiology General Procedures
• CBA Code: Non-Union

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Compensation & Benefits Overview

• UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
• The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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