Radiographer

American Addiction Centers•Park Ridge, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Radiographer at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, responsible for performing radiographic examinations to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness and/or injury, adhering to departmental standards, policies, and procedures. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed from Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It provides care under Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients, conducts numerous clinical trials and research studies with Wake Forest University School of Medicine as its academic core, and is recognized for expertise in various medical fields. The system employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, offering one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs. Advocate Health is committed to equitable care, providing over $6 billion in annual community benefits, and is focused on transforming care, reshaping access, and inspiring professionals.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology
Certificate or Assoc. Degree in Radiology Technology
ARRT Registered or registry eligible
IDNS Licensed
Current CPR Certification
Ability to work weekends, holidays and emergency call back in order to accommodate staffing needs.
Required to maintain current CPR certification.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience is desirable
Good communication skills
Basic understanding of R.I.S., and basic computer knowledge

Responsibilities

Performs radiographic examinations for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness and/or injury in accordance with departmental standards, policies and procedures.
Operates x~ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of the body as specified by a physician.
Determination of appropriate exposure factors and positions patient utilizing immobilization devices when appropriate to insure optimum film quality.
Adherence to department standards of radiographic quality.
Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism, cooperation and positive interaction with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
Maintenance of supplies needed to ensure adequate level needed for quality patient care.
Maintains environment that is safe based on age and developmental status.

Benefits

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
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed 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
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
$5,000 sign-on bonus!