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Advocate Health

Radiology Technician Full Time1st Shift Trinity

Advocate Health, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


$10,000.00 sign on bonus for external hires.

Full TimeDaysMajor Responsibilities:Determination of appropriate radiological technique and position for patient using immobilization and support devices. Operates radiology equipment appropriately.

Positions

patient, adjusts equipment,

secures

and immobilizes support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures.

Determines

appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and

patients

condition to obtain quality films for the radiologists.

Secures

history from patient regarding reason for prescribed test.

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

Assures

accuracy of examination performed and requisition.

Familiar

with MSDS information pertaining to chemicals used in the department.

Performs

clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, daily statistics, answering telephones, scheduling

examinations

and giving instructions to patients for examination to provide smooth and continuous department services.

Communicates

with patient appropriately and provides excellent care.

Performs

other duties as assigned.

Uses

universal precautions in daily performance of procedures.

Maintains

compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all

time

(i.e., appropriate patient shielding, etc.)

Maintains

exposure badge.

Maintains

supplies and cleanliness for assigned room

on a daily basis

.

Administers

CPR as necessary.

Coordination of quality control tasks.

Prepares

contrast media as necessary following department standards and manufacturers recommendations.

Performs

daily sensitometry of processors; assists in performance of annual inspections.

Checks

film quality and ensures proper and correct labeling is provided.

Performs

quality control activities, responds to

inquires

, coordinates patient

flow

and communicates with provider to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion.

Prepares

radiology rooms daily.

Coordinates

the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental/center procedures.

Performs

orders management tracking functions.

Inventories

supplies and maintains adequate stock.

Labels

radiology images according to department standards and criteria.

Education/Experience Required:IDNS license. Graduate from an accredited AMA School of Radiology

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Knowledge of Health Information System. Basic knowledge of radiology equipment.

CPR certification Licensed by IDNS. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registered (ARRT)

Physical

Requirements and Working Conditions: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. Ability to deal with extremely ill patients. Ability to lift and/or move patients. Ability to work under stressful conditions, in difficult situations. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. Ability to work during site hours of operation.

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.

Addendum:

Advocate Medical Group-Leroy: Radiology Tech also performs all lab assistant duties and is trained by Federal Standards in Urine Drug and Breath Alcohol Testing.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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