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Advocate Aurora Health · 3 months ago

Radiology Technologist- Full Time 3rd Shift

Advocate Condell Medical Center - 801 S Milwaukee Ave

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$28.05/hr - $42.10/hr

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, providing a wide range of healthcare services. They are seeking a Radiology Technologist responsible for operating x-ray equipment, ensuring quality diagnostic procedures, and adhering to safety protocols while delivering patient care.

Health Care

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

Radiologic TechnologyARRT CertificationIEMA AccreditationRIS & PACSWork under stressConfidential patient information handlingAdaptability to patient volumeCommunication skills