Advocate Health Care · 5 months ago
Radiology Technologist - Per Diem
Barrington, IL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$28/hr - $42/hrAdvocate Health Care is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate x-ray equipment and produce radiographs as ordered by physicians. The role involves ensuring quality diagnostic procedures, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining professionalism while interacting with patients and staff.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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 needs
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
Company
Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Illinois, United States.
Founded in 1995
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$18M2013-10-03Series Unknown· $18M
Leadership Team
Barbara Hancock
Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Operating Officer
David Rich
Clinical Practice Partner
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