Radiology Technologist - $27-43 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Elgin
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a
job in Elgin, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Radiology Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: evenings
- Employment Type: Staff
$5,000 sign-on bonus!Major 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.Education/Experience Required:
- 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.Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities Required:
- Good communication skills
- Understanding of RIS & PACS
- Ability to work under stressful situations
- Ability to handle patient information in a confidential
manner
- Ability to adapt to fluctuations in patient volumes to meet
patient care and department needsPhysical Requirements and Working
Conditions:
- Ability to work weekends and holidays in order to accommodate
patient care needs.
- Ability to work rotating shift any day of the week.
- Ability to take call and arrive on site within one hour
- May be exposed to radiation during procedures.
- May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time or be
required to lift and move patients
- May be exposed to hazardous materials, infectious disease and
required to participate in annual emergency drills.
- Required to maintain current CPR certification.
- 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 #R127138. 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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