Advocate Health Care · 4 months ago
Radiologic Technologist
Westmont, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$26/hr - $39/hrAdvocate Health Care is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join their team. The role involves performing radiological procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining quality control in the radiology department.
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Responsibilities
Determination of appropriate radiological technique and position for patient using immobilization and support devices. Operates radiology equipment appropriately
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
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
Communicates with patient appropriately and provides excellent care
Performs other duties as assigned
Coordination of quality control tasks
Inventories supplies and maintains adequate stock
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 in performance of annual inspections
Checks film quality and ensures proper and correct labeling is provided
Performs quality control activities, responds to inquires, coordinates patient flow and communicates with provider to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion
Prepares radiology rooms daily
Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental/center procedures
Performs orders management tracking functions
Qualification
Required
IDNS license
Graduate from an accredited AMA School of Radiology
Knowledge of Health Information System
Basic knowledge of radiology equipment
CPR certification
Licensed by IDNS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registered (ARRT)
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 during site 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
Benefits
$5,000 sign-on bonus!
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
Late StageTotal Funding
$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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