Radiology Technologist - $27-43 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Lombard
Posted on: October 27, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a
job in Lombard, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Radiology Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: evenings
- Employment Type: Staff
$10,000 sign-on bonus eligible!Major Responsibilities:
- Accountable for the performance and documentation of all
diagnostic procedures utilizing proper technical parameters to
produce quality studies.
- --------1)Positions patient, adjusts equipment, secures
immobilization and support devices as needed to perform
procedures.
- --------2)Identifies each patient correctly prior to an exam
procedure being performed, using two forms of identification, as
indicated by the established Advocate Healthcare Time out
protocol.
- --------3)Communicates effectively using AIDET with patients
before, during and after exams to assure their comfort and
cooperation. Provides explanation of delay for testing to patients
who are waiting past their scheduled test times. Demonstrates good
oral communications skills with patients, fellow associates,
physicians and administration. Adheres to Standards of Behavior at
all times.
- --------4)Responsible for database entry of appropriate exam
charges, starting, completing and verifying each exam for
appropriate interpretation by physician upon completion.
- --------5)Responsible for maintaining patient privacy while
obtaining patient history and any pertinent continuing
discussion.
- --------6)Adherence to proper handwashing technique at all
times.
- Perform associated data center /clerical duties as needed.
- --------1)Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of the
day-to-day operation and organization of the Department of
Radiology to include department policy and practices, scheduling,
reception,and data center area
- --------2)Prepare transport requests as needed
- --------3)Schedule inpatients/outpatients as required and
dictated by the ongoing patient schedules
- --------4)Assist patient to and from procedure area by
prescribed means, transport patient as required
- --------5)Must know the duties, and may be required to perform
the duties, of the reception desk and data center
- --------6)Must be able to complete and package a CD of images
as requested.
- Adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to
ensure patient safety and quality patient care.
- --------1)Maintains compliance with established safety
standards to protect patients and staff at all times.
- --------2)Verifies inpatient and outpatient orders as
established by the Time Out protocol.
- --------3)Uses appropriate lead markers as required
- --------4)Obtain consent indicating that patient is not
pregnant. Obtain radiologist consent/input if patient
pregnant.
- --------5).
- Understand the operation, technique factors, and idiosyncrasies
of function of commonly used radiographic systems in department.
Maintains appropriate competencies as defined by the ACR,
Established Regulatory Standards, IEMA and ASRT to and not to
exclude any other formal regulatory recommended requirements and/or
newly revised standards.
- --------1)Operates all radiographic equipment and can select
and modify technical factors as needed to optimize image quality
with lowest possible dose.
- --------2)Checks all equipment on a daily basis, inspects for
physical hazards in assigned diagnostic rooms, portable units,
c-arms and provides report to the ChargeTechnologist and Clincial
Engineering of any malfunctions or hazards.
- --------3)Must be able to do job related problem solving such
as malfunction of equipment, alternate patient positioning and
views, realizing equipment or patient limitations.
- Presenting and maintaining a professional standard
- --------1)Maintains positive guest relations and telephone
ettiquette following departmental policies and procedures.
- --------2)Presents a consistently pleasant and cooperative
demeanor to fellow associates and supervisor.
- --------3)Observes hospital/department guidelines concerning
dress , display of name badge, radiation badge and appearance
appropriate to the work environment.
- --------4)Avoids excessive absenteeism/tardiness so that
attendance does not warrant repeated formal disciplinary action and
/or disrupt department productivity.
- --------5)Compliance with Established Regulatory Standards,
IDPH, IEMA, OSHA , ARRT and ASRT regulations is essential.
- Operation of more advanced and sophisticated procedures to
include surgical rotational support and fluoroscopy
- --------1)Operates portable radiographic equipment and Carm
effectively in patient room, intensive care, GI lab and
surgery.
- --------2)Performs set up in Surgery and GI Lab. Documents
radiation dose and time use appropriately for all cases.
- --------3)Able to assist OR surgeon/GI lab with PACS related
image viewing
- --------4)Assists radiologists with fluoroscopic procedures to
include the more advanced and specialty procedures requiring
addtional experience and knowledge.
- --------5)Complies with proper screening for
allergies.Education/Experience Required:
- - Maintains active IEMA License - Minimum experience as a
Radiologic Technologist, new grad accepted - Knowledge all areas of
general diagnostic radiologyKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- - Understanding of positioning and technique factors as in
Merrill's Directory - Able to perform all common radiologic
procedures
- - ARRT Registry within one year employment - IEMA
LicensePhysicial Requirements and Working Conditions:
- - Able to respond to request to work on short notice - Flexible
in starting times to meet demand - May require rotating shifts and
alternate days - Willing to work overtime when requested - Able to
periodically take call - As required, must be able to transport,
move, and lift patients - Musculoskeletal hazard from large amount
of job lifting - Musculoskeletal hazard from repetitive motions -
May be exposed to ionizing radiation - May be exposed to infectious
diseases
- If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact
the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting
requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when
patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling
equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other
associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement
situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.Addendum: NOTE:
Comply with mandatory DeMedici Computer Program updates; Maintain
CPR Certification; Must maintain professional decorum, and adhere
to dress code as required by department; no deviations allowed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: - Attend annual inservices on fire safety,
infection control, and radiation protection - Attends additional
seminars - Joins society or professional; organizations to keep
abreast of new developments - Requires a understanding of
confidentiality issues as they apply to staff, patients, and
information shared by supervisors - Works under frequent stress and
sensitive clinical settings - Must function under the established
guidelines of policies and procedures manual, and physician and
department standardsThis job description indicates the general
nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may
be required to perform other related duties.Advocate Aurora Health
Job ID #R123502. Posted job title: Radiology TechnologistAbout
Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses
demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect,
collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live
well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate
Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation,
education and professional development, in the care setting that is
best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly
whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet-- designated hospitals or
more than 500 sites of care.--Join our team and be inspired to
chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the
nation for nurses to pursue their passion.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Sign-On bonus
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