Radiology Technologist- Full Time Overnights

Department:

36303 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Radiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

30

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Sign on Bonus $2,500

This is a 0.75 FTE Full time overnight X-ray tech position working six 10-hour shifts per pay period.

Rotation is as follows: 6 days on, 8 days off. All shifts are worked consecutively

Holiday Rotation

6 days on 8 days off—

Rotation: ON

Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday/Tuesday

OFF:

Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday

ON:

Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday/Tuesday

Pay Range

$28.55 - $42.85

Major 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.

Education/Experience Required:

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• 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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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.