Radiology Technologist - Cath Lab - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital is seeking a Radiology Technician Special Procedures to work in Interventional Radiology and Cath Lab. The role is 100% onsite in the Chicagoland area, focusing on imaging, fluoroscopy support, and training radiology students.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program, maintains ARRT certification, holds an active BLS certification, and possesses Illinois Radiography licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Maintains ARRT certification.
• Active BLS certification (AHA).
• Radiography accreditation with Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient orders as written.
• Perform daily QC on instrumentation per dept. protocol.
• Ensure radiation safety practices for technologists and others.
• Adhere to safety procedures while performing duties.
• Check image quality and perform repeats when needed.
• Report equipment issues to manager/lead technologist promptly.
• Obtain comprehensive patient history prior to procedures.
• Perform imaging to obtain optimal exams.
• Administer contrast material as required for procedures.
• Prepare surgical trays and instruments for radiologist.
• Research and retrieve vital patient information for procedures.
• Assist radiologist in IR procedures.

Skills

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Illinois radiography license

Education

AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology

Tools

Interventional radiology equipment

Job description

Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Radiology Technician Special Procedures in the Interventional Radiology and Cath Lab departments. Here, you will take general radiographic films in the department and with mobile x-ray units in other areas of the hospital; assists with fluoroscopy; assist in teaching radiology students; prepare charge slips and other records as required. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Under the supervision of the Chief Technologist – Interventional Radiology performs all of the duties of the radiologic technologist and in addition assists the radiologist in the preparation for and performance of specialized procedures requiring advanced on the job training for both inpatients and outpatients of all ages

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures that each patient order is completed as ordered
• Ensures the performance of daily quality control on instrumentation per department protocol
• Ensure radiation protection and safety practices for technologists and others in accordance with prescribed standards (except US/MRI)
• Adhere to all prescribed safety procedures in the performance of their duties
• Checks quality of examinations and performs repeats if necessary
• Reports equipment needing repair to Manager/Lead technologist immediately
• Obtains a complete history from the patient and/or chart prior to implementing procedures
• Performs imaging operations on assigned patients to obtain optimum exams
• Administers contrast material as assigned and/or required, for procedure
• Prepares surgical trays and instruments for radiologist
• Research and retrieve vital patient information (i.e. lab, medications, allergies, and documents on permanent procedure form)
• Assists radiologist in IR procedures
• Ensures the explanation of procedures and protocols are given to patients and significant others within 5 minutes of patient\'s entering the department for all patient exams
• Ensures the performance of the imaging process on the appropriate patient, following established procedures, and as prescribed by the physician
• Ensures observance of safety standards in compliance with legal requirements and department regulations

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
• Maintains certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Retains an active Radiography accreditation with the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety
• Must live within 30 mile radius due to on call requirement

Preferred Skill

• Must have intimate and thorough knowledge of sophisticated equipment involved in Interventional Radiology
• Should be aggressive, with ability to work under pressure; to react quickly and accurately to problem situations

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0)
• Shift: Days- 8-hour shift (7am-3:30 pm) with on-call requirement
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Interventional Radiology
• CBA Code: Non-Union

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