Radiology Technologist

Department :

36303 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Radiology

Status : Full time

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 40

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Night shift, including weekends and rotating holidays

$5,000 sign-on bonus!

Position Requirements :

Must be a graduate from an accredited AMA School of Radiology

• 1 year experience preferred as a General Radiographer and Competent with performing complex c~arm cases, Fluoroscopy cases
• New grads welcome
• Knowledge of HIS system
• Basic Knowledge of RIS system
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with customers from all levels
• IEMA accreditation in medical radiation technology
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registered (ARRT)
• CPR certified

Must be 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

Must be conscientious in practicing high quality patient care

Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week

Radiation exposure

Must be able to deal with extremely ill patients

Ability to lift and / or move patients. Heavy lifting : Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and / or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and / or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.

Must be able to work in a fast~paced environment with established time constraints

May be exposed to hazardous materials and life~threatening diseases.

This position can recognize needs and behaviors of the following age groups : pediatric (newborn, toddler, and school~age), adolescent, adult, and older adult.

Evidence of this can be shown by recognizing levels of development and modifying approach and exhibiting communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses.

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06 / 01 / 2015. 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.

Purpose :

To perform routine and advanced radiographic procedures on designated portion of the body for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness and / or injury to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Accountabilities :

Determination of appropriate radiologic technique and position for patient using immobilization and support devices.

Operation of more advanced fluoroscopic and radiographic exams throughout the hospital.

Adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to ensure patient safety and quality patient care.

Coordination of Quality Control.

Provision of instruction and orientation of students from the College of Lake County. (CLC)

Participation in problem solving issues addressing [patients, department operation, quality assurance, interdepartmental relationships and employee morale.

Pay Range

$28.05 - $42.10

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About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.