Radiology Technologist

aah; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

aah is seeking a dedicated Radiology professional to operate radiographic equipment, ensure high-quality patient care, and champion patient advocacy. This role requires attention to safety and quality while maintaining productivity and compliance with departmental goals.

The position offers competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and benefits such as paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plans. Candidates must be graduates of an approved Radiologic Technology School and hold an ARRT Registry eligible I.D.N.S. License.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology School.
• ARRT Registry eligible I.D.N.S. License (current).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates operation of all radiographic equipment.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Completes data entries in the radiology system.
• Submits ideas for improving quality.

Skills

Demonstrates safety

Quality radiograph production

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology School

ARRT Registry eligible I.D.N.S. License

Job description

Title: Advocate Trinity Hospital - Radiology

Location: 36303

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3:00PM-11:00PM, rotating weekends and holidays

Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85

Major Responsibilities

Quality

• Demonstrates the appropriate operation of all radiographic equipment including fluoroscopy units, portable units, surgical units as well as general radiography units.
• Accountable for the production of quality radiographs.
• Demonstrates safety in all areas: electrical, environmental, radiation, etc.
• Ensures all appropriate information is present before radiographs are performed.
• Completes all data entries in the radiology and hospital information system.
• Participates in efforts to monitor and improve departmental CQI indicators.
• Submits ideas for improving quality in your department.

Customer Satisfaction

• Serves as a patient advocate to ensure that patients and customers needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provides education to all patients before, during and after exams.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all customers i.e. patients, other departments, physicians and fellow associates.
• Reviews patient satisfaction data and participates in improving areas of concern.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to resolve patient issues.
• Addresses and resolves customer complaints.
• Ensures on-time completion of your performance pathway.
• Sends out co-worker feedback forms 6 months before review to associates you and your leader have identified as able to provide valuable feedback.
• Submits self-evaluation to leader two weeks before review.
• Participates quarterly in the TNT associate satisfaction survey.
• Submits ideas each year for improving customer satisfaction.

People Growth

• Assess own learning needs, seeks appropriate training and development.
• Sets own learning goals.
• Develops a learning plan and documents progress on a learning log.
• Maintains a program to complete required training hours per quarter.

Innovation

• Submits Dynamite ideas to your leader.
• Participates in hospitalwide or departmental DIG each year.
• Implements Just-Do-It initiatives in your department during the year.

Organizational Climate

• Participates in hospitalwide TNT-related activities.
• Participates in departmental recognition and socialization activities.
• Attends all departmental staff meetings.

Productivity

• Participates in efforts to improve productivity in your department.
• Submits ideas for improving productivity in your department.

Economics

• Participates in efforts to contain costs or generate revenue in your department.
• Submits ideas for reducing expenses or adding revenue.

Education / Experience Required

• ARRT Registry eligible I.D.N.S. License (current)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology School.
• ARRT Registry eligible I.D.N.S. License (current)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• May be exposed to radiation; hazardous materials & life-threatening diseases. Ability to lift and/or move patients. Ability to work under stressful conditions & in difficult situations. Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week. Ability to stand, bend and/or stoop for extended 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.

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.

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.