Radiology Tech, Interventional Radiology

American Addiction Centers•Park Ridge, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Radiology Tech position in Interventional Radiology at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital involves producing high-quality radiographs primarily of the peripheral, viscera, and neurovascular system, with occasional non-vascular imaging. The role requires assisting credentialed radiologists in imaging and revascularization procedures, performing technical functions related to equipment and contrast media, and maintaining laboratory records. The successful candidate will cooperate as a team player with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and physicians to ensure efficient and quality patient care. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed from Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, it services nearly 6 million patients, is a national leader in clinical innovation, and is engaged in numerous clinical trials. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, offering one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs. The organization is committed to equitable care and provides over $6 billion in annual community benefits, focusing on transforming care, reshaping access, and inspiring professionals.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.
ARRT Registration.
Knowledge of sterile technique.
Must be able to recognize need and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e. understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging.
1 hour annually in stroke care.
Proficient in the operation of basic angiographic equipment.
ARRT Registry.
CPR Certification.
IDNS License.
Able to respond to request to work on short notice.
Flexible in starting times to meet demand.
Willing to work overtime as requested.
Pregnancy precludes fluoro work patients.
Must be able to effectively communicate and work well with other staff.
Advance knowledge of anatomy, radiographic equipment, vascular and interventional procedures.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Produces radiographs of technical quality to demonstrate primarily the peripheral, viscera, and neurovascular system, with occasional work in non-vascular imaging performed in the Special Procedure Laboratory.
Selects, implements, and modifies exam technical factors to produce diagnostic radiographs, utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiographic technology.
Demonstrates technical skill as a scrub technologist.
Performs technical function pertaining to, and stays abreast of, equipment, tray preparation, and contrast media.
Demonstrates skills in the operation of equipment.
Perform scout film.
Set-up, program, operate film changer.
Set-up, program, operate digital imaging computer.
Provide a clean procedure environment to ensure that procedures are performed in an an aseptic fashion.
Assists credentialed radiologists in imaging and revascularization procedures.
Works with credentialed radiologists in angiography and revascularization procedures; uses skill in proper use of procedural supplies to maintain successful revascularization.
Provides technical support to credentialed angiographers in implementation of vanguard technologies, i.e. atherectomy, stent placements, new devices.
Understands atherosclerotic disease process, and conveys understanding to other care givers as required; uses knowledge to enhance technical performance.
Understands bleeding factors and the risks that may arise when a patient is treated with angioplasty, atherectomy, or thrombolytic agents, and conveys understanding to other care givers as required; uses knowledge to enhance technical performance.
Prepares equipment, tray preparation, and contrast media for ordered exams.
Selects and opens supplies in a fashion to ensure prompt patient care and cost containment.
Assist in inventory management of the area, using knowledge of on-site inventory and availability lags of necessary supply items.
Assists in the development and maintenance of laboratory records to assure the excellence of care afforded.
Verifies appropriateness of patient exam, completeness of consent forms, presence of lab results, to provide proper quality management.
Places, processes, and completes requisitions, to ensure appropriate patient care and accuracy of patient billing.
Records accurately patient data using RIS/HIS System for demographic marketing, film marking, to protect the integrity and wholeness of the patient record.
Cooperate as a team player with nursing unit staff, other allied health care professionals and physicians, to promote the efficiency and quality of care provided by the Special Procedure Service.
Functions in patient emergencies in efficient and competent manner, assists the Code Team as needed in stabilizing the patient, using knowledge of where supplies are kept in the Special Procedures Laboratory to assure that supply needs are met in emergencies.
Assists in scheduling patients with interface of nursing unit personnel and angiographers.
Instructs patients, alleviates fears regarding exams, working with the team to provide an optimal patient experience.
Assists in performance of daily quality control testing of equipment, verifies function at time of testing, reports problems to Coordinator.
Provides personal flexibility to the needs of the patient, providing as requested procedure support, and timely on-call response.

Benefits

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