Radiology Technologist, Registry (PRN)

University of Chicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Radiology Technologist for the Radiology Department. The role involves performing diagnostic imaging studies, applying radiation safety principles, and providing patient care. This is a 100% onsite position based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Essential duties include verifying orders, selecting exposure factors, checking image quality, preparing contrast media, and adhering to HIPAA regulations. On-call, weekend, and holiday work are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a medical field required.
• Formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved program required.
• ARRT certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews physician's order to assure examination appropriateness.
• Selects exposure factors based on body part, age, pathology, and equipment.
• Reviews images for positioning, technique and identification; ensures diagnostic quality.

Skills

Diagnostic imaging proficiency

Customer service

Decision making

Verbal & written communication

Education

Associate's degree in related medical field

AMA-approved Radiologic technology training

ARRT certification within 1 year

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.

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 the 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 : Registry/0.1 FTE
• Shift : Rotate
• Work Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department : Radiology General Procedures
• CBA Code : Non-Union