CT Technologist - $32-51 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Elgin
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a CT Technologist for a job in
Elgin, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CT Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: Staff Major Responsibilities:
- Determines appropriate radiographic technique and positions
patient using immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum
film quality
- 1)Positions patient and adjusts equipment, immobilization and
support devices as necessary, using tact and courtesy at all
times
- 2)Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on
anatomy and patient's condition to obtain quality films to provide
Radiologist with a diagnostic tool.
- 3)Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed
test, and records on appropriate form for Radiologists
information.
- Operation of advanced and digital, portable equipment, computed
radiography and RIS/PACS.
- 1)Demonstrates knowledge of all assigned imaging examinations
and exam preparations, including but not limited to: evaluation of
medical record documentation, venipuncture, patient identification,
infection control procedures, and room set-up
- 2)Demonstrates complete knowledge of anatomy and positioning of
all imaging procedures
- 3)Competently prepares and processes films/images according to
department protocols
- 4)Utilizes appropriate radiation protection measures and MRI
safetyduring procedures for all hospital personnel, patients and
self
- Delivery of patient care with a "Service First" approach.
- 1)Demonstrates and promotes team work with flexibility,
willingness to assist other departmental service locations as
requested, showing respect and cooperation with all departments and
individuals, living the standards or behavior.
- 2)Demonstrates excellent communication skills by answering
questions from various hospital personnel, coordinating patient
flow, and communicating with team members. Prioritizes emergency
requests, expedites emergency room/Immediate Care procedures for
Radiologists interpretation, collects and distributes related
paperwork.
- 3)Works independantly while maintaining a safe, professional
and quality level of care delivery.
- 4)Participates in team problem-solving issues that would
improve patient care, department operations, image quality,
inter-departmental relationships and associate satisfaction.
- 5)Secures supplies and equipment for the department per
protocol.
- 6)Other duties as assigned.
- Participates and assists with film quality initiatives and
QA/QI activities.
- 1)Checks film quality to assure optimum quality and makes sure
correct film labeling is provided.
- 2)Participates and recommends changes that would improve film
quality.
- 3)Participates in the department Performance Improvement data
collection.
- 4)Assumes an active role in assisting the coordinators
communicate optimum film quality to technical staff.
- Ensure a secure and safe patient and work environment by
maintaining continued awareness of safety hazards
- 1)Adheres to safety practices and provides a safe work
environment for self and others
- Development of leadership skills and professionalism for self
through participation in department and/or hospital based
committees and continuing education programs
- 1)Attends to personal work schedule in a consistent and
professional manner.
- 2)Demonstrates self-direction by identifying learning needs and
establishing self-development activities.
- 3)Completes all development goals and departmental inservices
and competencies, within timeframe
- 4)Attends and participates in department meetings
- 5)Works independently while maintaining adaptability and
flexibility for change
- 6)Identifies problems and takes steps toward resolution.
- 7)Assumes a leadership role in providing instruction and
direction to students participating in the clinical program and
helps evaluate performance.
- 8)Provides instruction and direction to Technologists in the
performance of specific related duties.
Education/Experience Required:
- - Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic
Technology is required. -This position will need to recognize needs
and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, ie.,
understand child growth and development, normal patterns of
adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior
experience with various age groups is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- -Ability to work independently and able to perform most
sophisticated and specialty procedures with minimal supervision.
-Ability to operate most radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment within
work areas of Radiology. -Demonstrates knowledge and confidence in
performance of radiology procedures. -Demonstrates good team work
and cooperation with internal/external customers. -Good
communication skills. -Demonstrates leadership abilities.
- -Licensed Radiographic Technologist by the IEMA-CPR
certification -ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
eligible.
Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:
- -Exposed to radiation. -Ability to operate portable equipment.
-Ability to communicate with patients. -Ability to adjust to
flexible work hours. -Ability to work weekends, holidays and
emergency call-back. -Ability to participate in the on-call program
and available to department needs with minimal notice. -Ability to
do light, medium or heavy lifting. LIGHT: Lifting up to 20 pounds
occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up
to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.
HEAVY: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 20 pounds
constantly. -Ability to make independent professional decisions
using good judgment skills. -Ability to practice high quality
patient care and technical competence. -Ability to function with
minimal assistance in performing job activities. -Ability to
demonstrate oral and written communication skills. -May be exposed
to hazardous chemicals such as film processing chemicals. -Ability
to attend out-of-town site visits to view equipment.
- 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.
This 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. Posted job
title: CT Technologist - Advocate Sherman Hospital About Advocate
Aurora Health Advocate 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
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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
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