Radiology Technologist

Radiology Technologist

Job ID : R152661

Shift : 3rd

Full / Part Time : Full_time

Pay Range : $28.05 - $42.10

Location :

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - 450 W Highway 22

Barrington, IL 60010

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hours Per Week : 40

Our Commitment to You :

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including :

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and / or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

10 : 30pm-7 : 00amRotating Weekends and Holidays

$5,000 sign-on bonus!

Position Requirements :

Must be a graduate from an accredited AMA School of Radiology

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.