Radiology Technologist I - Patient Transport

American Addiction Centers; Illinois; On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a patient transport professional to support Radiology: X-ray operations. The role involves escorting patients and visitors, coordinating transport orders, and assisting clinical staff with transfers.

The ideal candidate holds ARRT Radiologic Technology credentials or registry eligibility, with BLS certification. Physical endurance and excellent communication are essential to ensure smooth patient flow and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology program.
• Registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire; BLS required.
• Ability to assist with patient transfers and operate hospital transport equipment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients, guests, and visitors to points of destination using ambulatory, beds, cribs, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
• Uses hospital paging system to manage transport orders and status.
• Assists nursing and clinical staff with transferring patients from bed to transport equipment.
• Transports and provides room orientation for admissions.
• Verifies registration of outpatients and transports to appropriate departments or clinics.
• Retrieves, cleans, and stores all unused patient transport equipment.

Skills

Patient transport

Paging system knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT Radiologic Technology program

Registry eligible (within 12 months)

Tools

Hospital paging system

Job description

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a patient transport professional to support Radiology: X-ray operations. The role involves escorting patients and visitors, coordinating transport orders, and assisting clinical staff with transfers.

The ideal candidate holds ARRT Radiologic Technology credentials or registry eligibility, with BLS certification. Physical endurance and excellent communication are essential to ensure smooth patient flow and safety.