Radiographer

Advocate Aurora Health; Park Ridge (IL); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 59.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Time Off

Health benefits (medical/dental)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance & parental leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL seeks a part-time Radiologic Technologist to operate x-ray equipment, assist radiologists, and perform imaging in surgery and fluoroscopic settings. The role requires ARRT eligibility/registration and CPR certification, with weekend alternation and a 20-hour work week.

The successful candidate will maintain imaging records, ensure safety, and support patient prep and positioning, contributing to high-quality radiographs and patient care within

Qualifikationen

• ARRT registration or eligibility required.
• CPR certification current.
• Basic RIS/computer skills expected.

Aufgaben

• Operate x-ray equipment to produce radiographs per physician instruction.
• Maneuver portable radiographic equipment in patient care or operating rooms.
• Assist radiologists with fluoroscopic exams.
• Perform radiographic exams in surgery as needed.
• Maintain Digital Imaging System equipment and RIS/HIS tasks.
• Label radiographs per department standards and ensure film quality.
• Support safety, cleanliness, and patient comfort during procedures.

Kenntnisse

ARRT registered

CPR certification

RIS and basic computer knowledge

Ausbildung

Radiology Technology degree/cert

Jobbeschreibung

Department:

36303 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Radiology

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Part Time AM shift - 40 hours

Alternating weekends

Pay Range:

$28.55 - $42.85

Major Responsibilities:

Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of the body as specified by a physician. 1)Maneuvers portable radiographic equipment in patient care areas and in surgery as required. 2)Operates all components including all locking devices on radiographic, fluoroscopic equipment and c-arms. 3)Assists radiologists in performing fluoroscopic examinations. 4)Performs radiographic examination in surgery as required. 5)Operates all components of the Digital Imaging System. 6)Assists radiologists in performing mini-special procedures in the fluoroscopic suites. 7)Performs radiographic procedures on Level I Trauma patients to expedite immediate care of critically ill patients. Determination of appropriate exposure factors and positions patient utilizing immobilization devices when appropriate to insure optimum film quality. 1)Prepare patients for exam. Obtains and records history, explains procedure, positions patients and ensures their comfort. 2)Adheres to isolation/sterile techniques and radiation safety procedures. 3)Verifies patient and procedure prior to starting exam. Adherence to department standards of radiographic quality. 1)Reviews radiographs to ensure optimum quality. 2)Reports environmental/equipment problems to appropriate resource personnel. 3)Performs required computer function for RIS/HIS systems. 4)Labels all radiographs appropriately following department’s established criteria and standards. Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism, cooperation and positive interaction with co‑workers, physicians, patients and families. 1)Participates in assessment of own learning needs and actively seeks opportunity for professional growth. 2)Attends in‑services to ensure knowledge of current departmental and technical procedures. 3)Attends CPR classes to maintain re‑certification. 4)Maintains appropriate state license and national board certification. Maintenance of supplies needed to ensure adequate level needed for quality patient care. 1)Ensures cleanliness of equipment and work area. 2)Maintains inventory of supplies in work area. Identifies supplies and equipment needs for procedure, restocks work area as necessary. 3)Uses Universal Precautions in daily performance of procedures. Maintains environment that is safe based on age and developmental status. 1)Complies with procedural standards in the care of children and adult population. 2)Assists with proper positioning and restraining of children and elderly patients as necessary. 3)Assists with patient/family participation in post procedural care for all age groups and provides resource information as directed. 4)Reinforce appropriate psychosocial interventions based on age and developmental status. 5)Reassured children and aging patients. 6)Interacts with families as so determined by need of case.

Education/Experience Required:

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology -Certificate or Assoc. Degree in Radiology Technology -Previous experience is desirable 1Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:-Good communication skills -Basic understanding of R.I.S., and basic computer knowledge ARRT Registered or registry eligible IDNS Licensed Current CPR Certification Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: -Ability to work weekends, holidays and emergency call back in order to accommodate staffing needs. -May be exposed to radiation during procedures. -May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time, or be required to lift and move patients -May be exposed to hazardous materials, infectious disease and required to participate in annual emergency drills. -Required to maintain current CPR certification.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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

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.