Lead XRay Technologist, Full-Time Nights

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

4d•$50 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system, University of Chicago Medicine, as an Imaging Team Leader (Xray) in the Radiology Department. Here, you will be responsible for maintaining continuity in the day-to-day operations of the General Procedures section of the Department of Radiology. The Imaging Team Leader acts as a resource person to the other technologists, maintains inventory levels and fill out proper ordering forms to submit to the manager for ordering in a timely manner, keeps department clean and inspection ready at all times and meets regularly with the manager to discuss problems or suggestions for improving procedures and patient through-put. In addition, the Team Leader will perform general x-ray procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. They will provide appropriate patient care and recognize patient’s conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures and ensure the services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols and hospital policies and procedures. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal Radiography training program through an accredited school
3 years of Radiography experience
Current registry by The American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
CPR and BLS training required
Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required
Excellent leadership skills
Handle high pressure, fast paced work environment

Responsibilities

Maintains staffing levels for the area of assignment, ensures staff members are in place at the designated times prepared to work.
Follows guidelines for staffing set forth by department protocol and works directly with manager to achieve.
Works directly with technologists assigning work and ensures work is done in a timely manner with optimal quality achieved.
Works directly with radiologist to make sure correct exam has been ordered and performed.
Maintains supply levels and handles appropriate ordering when supply level drops.
Ensures area is cleaned appropriately before and after each shift.
Maintains a fair and balanced workflow for all team members.
Performs general x-ray procedures selecting proper technical equipment settings and images in proper sequence according to set protocols established by the Department of Radiology.
Evaluates the request for procedures and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and method of application.
Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient positioning techniques to generate quality images.
Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of patient care and age-specific sensitivities.
Participates in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices.
Evaluates the resultant images in comparison with industry standards and takes corrective action, if needed.
Refers to appropriate reference materials for clarification when needed.
Provides patient education prior to, during and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce the patient’s anxiety and enhance his comfort zone with and tolerance of the procedure.
Utilizes Radiology information systems in accordance with current guidelines and protocols.
Documents imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to insure correct charging, and patient and film file tracking.