Radiology Technologist

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Chicago seeks a Radiologic Technologist to deliver high-quality patient imaging services across General and Advanced modalities. You will work closely with Radiologists, ensure patient safety, and maintain imaging excellence in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires a JRCERT-accredited education, ARRT certification, and 2 years of radiology experience. You will participate in continuing education and contribute to department goals while supporting patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JRCERT-accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• 2 years radiology experience in General Radiology and Advanced imaging required.
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist by IDNS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care following department standards and quality improvement.
• Advise and coordinate with radiologists and hospital staff to optimize patient flow.
• Position patients and select radiographic techniques for quality films.
• Operate radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment in various patient care areas.
• Ensure safety and infection-control practices in a busy radiology suite.
• Educate patients before, during and after exams.

Skills

Independent practice

Communication

Teamwork

CPR certified

ARRT registered

ARRT eligible for advanced imaging

Education

JRCERT-accredited program

Tools

Radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment

Job description

External candidates: $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Major Responsibilities

• Delivery of patient care using departmental standards of continued quality improvement
  • 1)Serves as a patient advocate to ensure that patients and customers needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
  • 2)Demonstrates excellent communication skills by answering questions from various hospital personnel, coordinating patient flow, and communicating with other technologists. Prioritizes emergency requests, expedites emergency room procedures for Radiologists interpretation, collects and distributes related paperwork.
  • 3)Maintains positive customer relations following prescribed department policies
  • 4)Participates in team problem-solving issues that would improve patient care, department operations, film quality, inter-departmental relationships and employee satisfaction.
  • 5)Transports patients into and out of department when necessary.
  • 6)Provides education to all patients before, during and after exams.
  • 7)Reviews patient satisfaction data and participates in improving areas of concern.
  • 8)Utilizes appropriate resources to resolve patient issues.
  • 9)Maintains a positive relationship with all customers i.e. patients, other departments, physicians and fellow associates.
  • 10)Provides consistent delivery of customer service by using tools such as AIDET, Key Words at Key Times and modeling the Behaviors of Excellence.
• Determines appropriate radiographic technique and positions patient using immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum film quality
  • 1)Positions patient and adjusts equipment, immobilization and support devices as necessary, using tact and courtesy at all times
  • 2)Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patient’s condition to obtain quality films to provide Radiologist with a diagnostic tool.
  • 3)Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed test, and records on appropriate form for Radiologists information.
  • 4)Checks film quality to assure optimum quality and makes sure correct film labeling is provided.
• Operation of advanced and sophisticated state of the art digital, portable equipment, computed radiography and PACS
  • 1)Assists Radiologists with fluoroscopic procedures including the more advanced and specialty procedures requiring additional experience and knowledge.
  • 2)Operates portable radiographic equipment and fluoroscopic C-arms in patient’s room, intensive care units and surgery. Operates computed radiographic equipment and PACS equipment.
  • 3)Prepares radiographic/fluoroscopic rooms for procedures and maintains equipment as required.
  • 4)Ability to troubleshoot diagnostic/fluoroscopic computed radiography PACS equipment and communicate appropriately before equipment becomes a major breakdown.
• Ensure a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining continued awareness of safety hazards
  • 1)Adheres to safety practices and provides a safe work environment for self and others
  • 2)Enter and Report Safety events in a timely manner.
• Development of leadership skills and professionalism for self through participation in department and/or hospital-based committees and continuing education programs
  • 1)Attends to personal work schedule in a consistent and professional manner.
  • 2)Demonstrates self-direction by identifying learning needs and establishing self-development activities.
  • 3)Completes all development goals and departmental inservices and competencies, within timeframe
  • 4)Attends and participates in department meetings
  • 5)Works independently while maintaining adaptability and flexibility for change
  • 6)Identifies problems and takes steps toward resolution.
  • 7)Provides instruction and direction to students participating in the clinical program and helps evaluate performance.
  • 8)Provides instruction and direction to Technologists in the performance of specific related duties.

Education / Experience Required

• Must be a graduate of an JRCERT accredited School of Radiologic Technology is required. 2year of radiology experience in General Radiology and Advanced imaging modality. -This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, ie., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to work independently and able to perform general radiography and a advanced modality with minimal supervision. -Ability to operate most radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment within work areas of Radiology. -Demonstrates knowledge and confidence in performance of radiology procedures. -Demonstrates good team work and cooperation with internal/external customers. -Good communication skills.
• Licensed Radiographic Technologist by the IDNS
• CPR certification
• ARRT registered
• ARRT eligible for advanced Imaging

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Exposed to radiation. -Ability to operate portable equipment. -Ability to communicate with patients. -Ability to adjust to flexible work hours. -Ability to work weekends, holidays and emergency call-back. -Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting. LIGHT: Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. HEAVY: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. -Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills. -Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical competence. -Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities. -Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills. -May be exposed to hazardous chemicals such as film processing chemicals.

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.