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UChicago Medicine · 3 months ago

X-Ray Technologist, Full-Time - 2nd or 3rd Shift (8 or 10 hour options)

US-IL-Chicago

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

UChicago Medicine is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to advancing medical innovation and serving the community. They are seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging studies, ensure patient care, and maintain high standards of quality in imaging procedures.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Reviews physician's order to assure appropriateness of examination being requested

Selects appropriate exposure factors based on body part, pathology, patient's age and technical equipment characteristics

Reviews images for proper positioning, technique and identification

Performs a variety of general diagnostic studies with efficiency and high standards of quality, assures that the proper protocol is used for any given examination and evaluates images for diagnostic quality prior to submitting for interpretation

Prepares contrast media for administration to patients and assists physician in the performance of GI/GU studies

Interfaces with customers, patients and their family members, medical staff and visitors in a friendly, professional manner. Demonstrates consistent use of the AIDET principles and demonstrates flexibility in accommodating special needs of customers whenever possible

Qualification

Radiologic technology certificationDiagnostic imaging proficiencyTechnical equipment proficiencyCPR certificationContinuing educationCustomer service skillsOffice practices knowledgeComputer software knowledgeInterpersonal skillsDecision-making skills

Required

Associates degree in a related medical field of study or equivalent experience

Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA approved program

Certified by The American Registry of Radiological Technologists

Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

Demonstrates proficiency in performing diagnostic imaging

Functions proficiently with all technical equipment in diagnostic modality

Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Good decision-making and judgment skills

Maintain required continuing education as mandated by The American Registry of Radiological Technologists

Considerable knowledge of standard office practices and procedures along with knowledge of computers and software programs specific to the UCMC and the radiology department

CPR certification