Radiology Tech

Community First Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan (UnitedHealthcare PPO/

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Community First Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a radiology technologist to perform all radiographic procedures under general supervision for diagnosis and treatment within the licensed scope.

Full-time or part-time roles available with 7:00–3:30 or 3:00–11:30 shifts, every other weekend. New grads welcome; emphasis on safety, positioning, and patient education. EOE.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Radiology Technology program.
• IEMA license required; ARRT registration or eligible.
• Computer skills and familiarity with hospital information systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs general diagnostic radiology procedures and contrast administration per policy.
• Verifies orders, explains procedures, and educates patients as appropriate.
• Performs equipment tests and safety checks; reports malfunctions.
• Documents in departmental records accurately and promptly.
• Communicates patient changes to radiologists and supervisors.
• Provides staff and student education and orientation as needed.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Safety procedures

Patient education

Education

Approved Radiology Technology program

IEMA license

ARRT registration or eligible

Job description

Description

The tech will perform all radiographic procedures while under the general supervision of a licensed practitioner for the purposes of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders at a technical level not requiring constant supervision and within the scope of their license.

Opportunity for Full Time and Part Time

7am - 3:30pm or 3pm- 11:30pm

Every other weekend

New Grads Welcome

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs all general diagnostic radiology procedures and administration of contrast media with appropriate application of technical and positioning protocols, safety procedures, radiation protection, and proper image identifying criteria according to department policy and procedure.
2. Verifies physician orders for instructions from requesting physician and consults with the radiologists as necessary. Explains procedure and provides education as appropriate.
3. Performs equipment warm up, calibration and safety check as needed. Operates hospital computer system. Reports to supervisor any equipment malfunctions. Operates equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines for appropriate quality control.
4. Responsible for departmental records. Accurately and promptly documents in departmental records (film, file and computer) patient name, exam date, film/image markers, clinical history, complaints, allergies, etc. May prepare file for processing to radiologist. Collects statistics as directed.
5. Communicates reactions, complications, changes in condition etc. to radiologist, physician, supervisor, peers and nursing unit as necessary.
6. Performs staff/student education and orientation duties as needed

Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees:

• United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO/HSA Plans, premiums as low as $50.00/full time, $85.00/Part Time
• Met Life Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with annual accruals up to 168 hrs./year
• Six paid holidays
• Company Paid Life insurance and Short-term Disability
• 401(k) after 90 days
• Sick Bank of up to 40 hrs./year
• Free Parking Garage
• Internal Growth Opportunities

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from an approved program in Radiology Technology
• Computer Skills
• Computer knowledge
• IEMA License required; ARRT registration or eligible

Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status