Radiology Technologist I

Carolinas Medical Center; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Radiology Technologist to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation. The role requires coordination with radiologists and the care team, with flexibility for day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Candidates should have completed an AMA-approved radiology program, ARRT eligibility, and one year of direct patient care experience. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Formal Radiology Technology Program completion required.
• ARRT registration or eligible within 1 year of hire.
• 1 year of direct patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Documents patient history on requisitions.
• Verifies patient identity before procedures.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
• Collaborates with radiologists and physicians.
• Selects and operates equipment and ensures proper positioning.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Patient care

Anatomy positioning

Communication

Education

AMA Approved Radiology Program

ARRT registration eligible

Tools

Radiology Equipment

Job description

Department:

36303 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Radiology

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hou rs Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Zero assigned position, required Availability to work at least one shift per pay period.

Open shifts may vary according to location (hospital or offsite) and department needs (day/mid-shift/night/weekend). Candidate must be flexible for all shift coverage.

Pay Range:

$34.50 - $34.50

Essential Functions

• Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Documents patient history pertaining to specific procedure on requisition submitted by physician.
• Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and validating proof of identity.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
• Consults with radiologist and other physicians as necessary.
• Selects and operates equipment as dictated by demands of individual procedure and demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
• Maintains appropriate records as required by departmental standards.

Physical Requirements

Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handles equipment and monitoring supplies. Must have good oral and written communication skills to interact with patients and hospital staff. May be required to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating radiographic equipment. Must be able to use hands for power gripping, speed work and precision during manipulation of radiographic equipment and in the case of injured and diseased patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 10 feet is necessary. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and being near moving equipment. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Performs radiographic examinations with proficiency utilizing radiation safety practices to produce a high quality examination with general supervision while under the direction of the Radiologist.
• Coordinates daily activities to include performing examination and clerical duties.
• Successful completion of a formal Radiology Technology Program in an AMA Approved facility required.
• Registered by the ARRT required OR if a New Graduate, must be registry eligible and must be registered within 1 year of hire date.
• 1 year of direct patient care work experience preferred.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

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.

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 $