Radiology Technician I TRIN

American Addiction Centers

262d • $28 - $42

About The Position

The position is for a Radiologic Technologist at Advocate Trinity Hospital, which is part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. The role involves delivering patient care using departmental standards of continued quality improvement, serving as a patient advocate, and ensuring that patients' needs are met in a timely and efficient manner. The technologist will demonstrate excellent communication skills, maintain positive customer relations, and participate in team problem-solving to improve patient care and department operations. The position requires operating advanced radiographic equipment, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining a secure work environment. The technologist will also engage in professional development and leadership activities within the department.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of a JRCERT accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• 2 years of radiology experience in General Radiology and Advanced imaging modality.
• Ability to work independently and perform general radiography and advanced modality with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate most radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment within work areas of Radiology.
• Demonstrates knowledge and confidence in performance of radiology procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Licensed Radiographic Technologist by the IDNS.
• CPR certification.
• ARRT registered or ARRT eligible for advanced Imaging.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
• Demonstrates good teamwork and cooperation with internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of patient care using departmental standards of continued quality improvement.
• Serves as a patient advocate to ensure that patients and customers needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills by answering questions from various hospital personnel, coordinating patient flow, and communicating with other technologists.
• Prioritizes emergency requests and expedites emergency room procedures for Radiologists interpretation.
• Maintains positive customer relations following prescribed department policies.
• Participates in team problem-solving issues that would improve patient care, department operations, film quality, inter-departmental relationships and employee satisfaction.
• Transports patients into and out of department when necessary.
• Provides education to all patients before, during and after exams.
• Reviews patient satisfaction data and participates in improving areas of concern.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to resolve patient issues.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all customers including patients, other departments, physicians and fellow associates.
• Provides consistent delivery of customer service using tools such as AIDET, Key Words at Key Times and modeling the Behaviors of Excellence.
• Determines appropriate radiographic technique and positions patient using immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum film quality.
• Operates advanced and sophisticated state of the art digital, portable equipment, computed radiography and PACS.
• Assists Radiologists with fluoroscopic procedures including advanced and specialty procedures.
• Prepares radiographic/fluoroscopic rooms for procedures and maintains equipment as required.
• Adheres to safety practices and provides a safe work environment for self and others.
• 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.
• Provides instruction and direction to students and Technologists in the performance of specific related duties.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees