All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Insurance*
Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Our promise to you:
Joining UChicago AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN; As Needed for Coverage
Shift: Days
Location: 701 WINTHROP AVE, Glendale Heights, 60139
The role youll contribute:
Performs Radiographic imaging procedures. Positions, moves, and assists patients. Performs clerical duties. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Responsibility to adhere to the Florida Hospital Corporate compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.
The value youll bring to the team:
Performs Radiographic imaging procedures.
Cross train into CT, MRI or Mammography as needed.
Positions patient and equipment and selects technical factors to produce radiographic images meeting Radiologists standards, in a safe, timely manner.
Processes radiographs, with correct patient demographic and examination information.
Uses computer to enter and access patient information correctly and change procedure status and billing.
Performs clerical duties, including answering telephones, completing patient record, filing and scheduling.
Utilizes department computer system as needed for patient record keeping and scheduling.
Positions, moves, and assists patients as needed to properly and safely complete Radiographs, to assist others to and from, as well as within the department or to assist patient movement.
Moves, positions and manipulates stationary Radiographic equipment in order to safely complete requested procedure.
Selects proper technical factors and operates equipment in a safe and effective manner, with proper attention to radiation, electrical and mechanical safety.
Performs direct patient care duties, within technologists scope of practice. Utilizes proper infection control techniques.
Performs basic patient care, including monitoring of patient condition, caring for patient comfort, safety and privacy. Obtains and documents patient history and explains procedures.
Documents care received within the department. Maintains clean, well-stocked work area.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed:
Associate Preferred
Bachelor's Preferred
High School Grad or Equiv Required
One year of experience preferably in radiology or a new graduate of accredited radiologic technology program. Experience required before working unattended or high volume shifts without supervision. Following orientation of one month, technologist should be able to work independently with supervisor or other workers available for assistance. Within three months technologist should be able to work independent shift and participate in standby call Required
Works independently, usually without direct supervision.
May be asked to direct workflow of others.
May be asked to train and supervise new employees.
One year experience preferably in radiology or a new graduate of accredited radiologic technology program.
Experience required before working unattended or high volume shifts without supervision.
Following orientation of one month, technologist should be able to work independently with supervisor or other workers available for assistance.
Within three months technologist should be able to work independent shift and participate in standby call.
Must be able to make independent judgments as needed to adequately coordinate workflow and staffing. Very little of the work is repetitive in nature. Mature judgment is needed to resolve immediate or urgent problems and deal with multiple priorities. Must be able to apply policy and procedures in a reasonable fashion, as well as make decisions where procedures are not available. Interpretation and development of policy is necessary.
Generally works independently. Works under the direction of the chief technologist, lead technologist and imaging managers. Indirectly supervises students
Processes and accesses confidential information concerning patients and employees. Maintains and respects confidentiality according to the Administrative policy.
Able to fully use all Radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, including C-arm and portable units. Utilizes Cerner HIS and PACS system. Basic PC knowledge required. Must be able to use and trouble shoot all equipment within department.
Patient care and communication skills to deal with patients from infant through geriatric age groups. Must be able to use computer system for data entry and retrieval. Basic computer skills are needed for PACS, HIS/RIS and data entry.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Required
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required
Certified Radiologic Tech (CR-TECH) Preferred
Physicist-Rad Therapy IEMA (PHYS-RAD) Preferred
KY Med Imagin/Rad (KBMIRT) Preferred
Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) Preferred
Lic Radiology Technologist (LRT-TECH) Preferred
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Radiology/Imaging
Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25025808
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.