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Advocate Aurora Health · 5 months ago

Radiology Technologist AMG

Olympia Fields, IL - 4001 Vollmer Rd

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26.10/hr - $39.15/hr

1+ years exp

Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, providing care under various names across multiple states. They are seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform radiological procedures, operate advanced equipment, and ensure patient safety while adhering to safety standards and quality control tasks.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Determination of appropriate radiological technique and position for patient using immobilization and support devices

Positions patient, adjusts equipment, secures and immobilizes support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures

Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patients condition to obtain quality films for the radiologists

Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed test and records on appropriate form for the radiologist to review

Operation of advanced and sophisticated radiology equipment

Assists radiologists with procedures to include the more advanced and specialty procedures (i.e., basic special procedures, QA assignments as assigned, etc.) requiring additional experience and knowledge

Adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to ensure patient safety and quality patient care

Uses universal precautions in daily performance of procedures

Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all time (i.e., appropriate patient shielding, etc.)

Maintains exposure badge

Maintains supplies and cleanliness for assigned room on a daily basis

Administers CPR as necessary

Assures accuracy of examination performed and requisition

Familiar with MSDS information pertaining to chemicals used in the department

Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, daily statistics, answering telephones, scheduling examinations and giving instructions to patients for examination to provide smooth and continuous department services

Determines appropriate ICD 9 codes for completed procedures

Coordination of quality control tasks

Checks film quality and ensure proper and correct labeling is provided

Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental/center procedures

Performs quality control activities, responds to inquires, coordinates patient flow and communicates with Radiologists and other personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion

Prepares radiology rooms for procedures and equipment and supplies as required

Reports deficient inventory and linen to immediate supervisor

Labels radiology images according to department standards and criteria

Prepares contrast media as necessary following department standards and manufacturers recommendations

Performs daily sensitometry of processors; assists physicist and/or state inspector in performance of annual inspections

Provision of instruction and orientation to new technologists to effectively participate in the assessment of their performance reviews

Provides direction and instruction to technologist in need of assistance with specific procedures

Participation in problem-solving issues addressing patients, department operations, quality assurance procedures, interdepartmental relationships and employee moral

Maintains positive patient relations and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures

May be required to supervise Student Technologists assigned to the Center and provide input into the student’s performance to the Clinical Instructor

Maintains current ARRT certification, IDNS licensure and CPR certification

Qualification

ARRT certificationIDNS licensureCPR certificationRadiology equipment knowledgeHealth Information SystemPatient care skillsTechnical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Graduate from an accredited AMA School of Radiology

IDNS license

1-3 years experience as a general radiographer

Knowledge of Health Information System

Basic knowledge of radiology equipment

Certified in radiology and registered by ARRT

CPR certification

Licensed by IDNS

Able to make independent professional decisions pertaining to high quality patient care

High degree of technical skills

Must be able to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities

Ability to deal with extremely ill patients

Ability to lift and/or move patients

Ability to work under stressful conditions, in difficult situations

May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases

Ability to work rotating shifts during Centers hours of operation

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