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Advocate Aurora Health · 4 months ago

Radiology Technician I CMC

Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center - 4440 W 95th St

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$30.15/hr - $45.25/hr

2+ years exp

Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, providing care to nearly 6 million patients. They are seeking a Radiology Technician I to operate radiographic equipment, ensure optimum film quality, and deliver patient care in accordance with departmental standards.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Determines appropriate radiographic technique and positions patient using immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum film quality

Positions patient and adjusts equipment, immobilization and support devices as necessary, using tact and courtesy at all times

Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patient’s condition to obtain quality films to provide Radiologist with a diagnostic tool

Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed test, and records on appropriate form for Radiologists information

Operation of advanced and sophisticated state of the art digital, portable equipment, computed radiography and PACS

Assists Radiologists with fluoroscopic procedures including the more advanced and specialty procedures requiring additional experience and knowledge

Operates portable radiographic equipment and fluoroscopic C-arms in patient’s room, intensive care units and surgery

Operates computed radiographic equipment and PACS equipment

Prepares radiographic/fluoroscopic rooms for procedures and maintains equipment as required

Ability to troubleshoot diagnostic/fluoroscopic computed radiography PACS equipment and communicate appropriately before equipment becomes a major breakdown

Delivery of patient care and a 'Service First' approach in accordance with departmental standards of continued quality improvement

Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental procedures

Transports patients into and out of department when necessary

Demonstrates excellent communication skills by answering questions from various hospital personnel, coordinating patient flow, and communicating with other technologists

Prioritizes emergency requests, expedites emergency room procedures for Radiologists interpretation, collects and distributes related paperwork

Maintains positive customer relations following prescribed department policies

Assumes leadership role in absence of manager or coordinator to ensure continuity of department operations

Participates in team problem-solving issues that would improve patient care, department operations, film quality, inter-departmental relationships and employee satisfaction

Is self-directed in securing supplies and equipment for the department

Participates and assists the coordinators and manager with film quality activities

Checks film quality to assure optimum quality and makes sure correct film labeling is provided

Participates and recommends changes that would improve film quality

Participates in the department Performance Improvement data collection

Assumes an active role in assisting the coordinators communicate optimum film quality to technical staff

Ensure a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining continued awareness of safety hazards

Adheres to safety practices and provides a safe work environment for self and others

Development of leadership skills and professionalism for self through participation in department and/or hospital-based committees and continuing education programs

Attends to personal work schedule in a consistent and professional manner

Demonstrates self-direction by identifying learning needs and establishing self-development activities

Completes all development goals and departmental inservices and competencies, within timeframe

Attends and participates in department meetings

Works independently while maintaining adaptability and flexibility for change

Identifies problems and takes steps toward resolution

Assumes a leadership role in providing instruction and direction to students participating in the clinical program and helps evaluate performance

Provides instruction and direction to Technologists in the performance of specific related duties

Provides inservices to the technical staff in order to maintain technical competence

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyPACS operationFluoroscopic proceduresCPR certificationLeadership abilitiesIndependent decision makingCommunication skillsTeamwork