Radiology Technologist, Full-Time Days

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a full-time, 1.0 FTE onsite role based in the Hyde Park area. The technologist will perform diagnostic imaging studies, ensure proper radiation safety, and provide high-quality patient care.

A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered, with on-call, weekend, and holiday work required. Required include an AMA-approved radiologic technology program, ARRT certification within one year of hire, IEMA licensure, and CPR

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in a related medical field.
• Completion of an AMA-approved radiologic technology program.
• ARRT certification within one year of hire and IEMA licensure.
• Proficiency in diagnostic imaging and patient care.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews physician orders to ensure examination appropriateness.
• Selects exposure factors based on body part, age, and equipment.
• Reviews images for positioning, technique and identification.
• Performs general diagnostic studies with quality and efficiency.
• Prepares contrast media and assists GI/GU studies when needed.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and professional conduct; rotates on-call as required.

Skills

Diagnostic imaging proficiency

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in radiologic technology or related field

AMA-approved radiologic technology program

CPR certification

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Radiology Technologist in the Radiology Department. Here, you will perform diagnostic imaging studies as assigned, utilize appropriate principles of radiation protection, exercise professional judgement in the performance of imaging procedures and be responsible for providing care of patients in your charge. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Eligible for up to at $15,000 sign-on bonus

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews physician's order to assure appropriateness of examination being requested.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors based on body part, pathology, patient's age and technical equipment characteristics.
• Reviews images for proper positioning, technique and identification.
• Performs a variety of general diagnostic studies with efficiency and high standards of quality, assures that the proper protocol is used for any given examination and evaluates images for diagnostic quality prior to submitting for interpretation.
• Prepares contrast media for administration to patients and assists physician in the performance of GI/GU studies.
• Upholds the Mission, Vision, and values of UCM: Our mission is the purpose that drives us as an organization. Our vision is our long-term goal and the ambitious future we want to create. Our values are the guiding principles that inform our actions, behavior and decisions
• Handles confidential information consistent with Federal HIPAA legislation, and all other applicable federal, state, local and institutional regulations with regard to confidentiality.
• Interfaces with customers, patients and their family members, medical staff and visitors in a friendly, professional manner. Demonstrates consistent use of the AIDET principles and demonstrates flexibility in accommodating special needs of customers whenever possible.
• Maintains physical work environment to be in compliance with regulatory certifying agencies. Adheres to all infection control regulations. Recognizes report and document malfunctions of technical equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the online picture archive and the radiology information system by the consistent and accurate input of data into the system. Follow established workflows for workgroup. Assist in training new technologists and students. Will perform other duties as assigned.
• Rotating on-call responsibilities, weekends and holiday work is required.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related medical field of study or equivalent experience
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA approved program
• Certified by The American Registry of Radiological Technologists within one year of date of hire.
• Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing diagnostic imaging
• Functions proficiently with all technical equipment in diagnostic modality
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Good decision-making and judgment skills
• Maintain required continuing education as mandated by The American Registry of Radiological Technologists
• Strong verbal, written and analytical skills.
• Considerable knowledge of standard office practices and procedures along with knowledge of computers and software programs specific to the UCMC and the radiology department
• CPR certification

Position Details

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

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters.

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Pre-Employment Requirements

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

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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