Radiology Technologist – Third-Shift with Sign-On Bonus

aah; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits start Day One

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Professional growth

Job summary

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL seeks a Radiology Technician to join our Imaging team on the third shift. You will operate x-ray equipment to produce radiographs, adhere to ALARA, maintain patient safety, and ensure high-quality studies.

This full-time role provides a $5,000 sign-on bonus, benefits starting Day One, and opportunities for professional growth at a Level I Trauma Center. Required are ARRT certification and state licensure; knowledge of RIS/PACS is a plus, with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• IEMA Accreditation in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT (RT) Certification or Certificate Eligible. For new graduates, ARRT must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of the body as ordered by a physician.
• Accountable for the performance and documentation of all diagnostic procedures utilizing proper technical parameters to produce quality studies.
• Knowledgeable in the safe use, maneuverability and operation of all general radiography, portable and fluoro equipment (if applicable to home site)
• Proficient in the performance of general diagnostic procedures. If applicable to home site, is also proficient in general fluoroscopy procedures, including GI and Pain procedures.
• Adheres to infection prevention, isolation and sterile techniques as it applies in patient handling and delivery of care
• Adheres to ALARA principles in performance of exams to reduce exposure to self, the patient and others
• Utilizes proper patient identification to ensure the correct exam is performing on the correct patient at the correct time
• Obtains and records pertinent patient history, explains the procedure to patient in a manner to ensure understanding, ensures patient comfort during performance of exam
• Adherence to department standards of radiographic quality
• Reviews radiographs to ensure optimum quality
• Reports environmental/equipment problems to appropriate resource personnel
• Performs required computer function for RIS/HIS systems
• Labels all radiographs appropriately following department’s established criteria and standards
• Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism, teamwork and collaboration with co-workers, physicians and internal customers/departments
• Consistently provides positive interactions and a customer first approach with patients and their families/caregivers and visitors
• Participates in assessment of own learning needs and actively seeks opportunity for increased competency and growth
• Attends in-services to ensure knowledge of current departmental and technical procedures
• Attends CPR classes to maintain re-certification
• Maintains appropriate state license and national board certification
• Maintenance of supplies needed to ensure adequate level needed for quality patient care
• Ensures cleanliness of equipment and work area
• Maintains inventory of supplies in work area. Identifies supplies and equipment needs for procedure, restocks work area as necessary
• Uses Universal Precautions in daily performance of procedures.

Skills

Radiology tech

Education

ARRT Certification

IEMA Accreditation

Job description

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL seeks a Radiology Technician to join our Imaging team on the third shift. You will operate x-ray equipment to produce radiographs, adhere to ALARA, maintain patient safety, and ensure high-quality studies.

This full-time role provides a $5,000 sign-on bonus, benefits starting Day One, and opportunities for professional growth at a Level I Trauma Center. Required are ARRT certification and state licensure; knowledge of RIS/PACS is a plus, with