Radiology Technologist - University/Urgent Care

aah; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health’s 02190 GCMG Urgent Care: University - Immediate Care is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist to perform radiologic exams and venipuncture. The role requires adherence to radiation safety practices to deliver high-quality examinations.

Responsibilities include ordering and performing standard radiologic procedures, verifying requisitions, consulting with radiologists, selecting appropriate technical factors, and maintaining patient records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program required.
• Current ARRT registry or ability to obtain registration within 6 months of hire date required.
• BLS certification per policy guidelines is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic exams as ordered by physician.
• Performs routine exams per department SOP.
• Checks requisitions for physician notes or special instructions.
• Consults with Radiologist or physician as necessary.
• Selects proper technical factors for each patient.
• Operates radiology equipment as directed.
• Maintains patient records.
• Obtains specimens and performs certain diagnostic laboratory tests as ordered.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program

Current ARRT registry or ability to obtain within 6 months

BLS certification per policy guidelines

Job description

Department

02190 GCMG Urgent Care: University - Immediate Care

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Variable

Pay Range

$26.55 - $39.85

Job Summary

Performs basic radiologic exams and venipuncture procedures. Utilizes radiation safety practices to provide a high-quality examination.

Essential Functions

• Performs radiologic exams as ordered by physician.
• Performs routine exams in accordance with the department standard operating procedures.
• Checks requisitions for physician notes and/or special instructions.
• Consults with Radiologist or physician as necessary.
• Selects proper technical factors on individual patient basis.
• Operates equipment as directed by demands of individual exams.
• Assists in maintaining adequate patient records.
• Obtains specimens and performs certain diagnostic laboratory tests as ordered by physician.
• Prepares specimens for transport to Medical Center or State Lab for procedures not performed at the specific facility.

Physical Requirements

• Requires strenuous physical activity of walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, and bending.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling of patients and medical equipment and supplies.
• Must possess an intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity.
• Must have the ability to concentrate.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and clinic conditions.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program required. Current registry with ARRT or ability to obtain registry within 6 months of hire date required.1 year experience preferred. BLS required per policy guidelines. Must maintain current certification.

Our Commitment to You:

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 $6 billion in annual community benefits.