Radiology Technician

American Addiction Centers • Chicago, IL

1d • $29 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Radiology Technician position at Advocate Trinity Hospital, working the 2nd shift from 3pm to 11:30pm. The role involves operating radiographic equipment, ensuring quality and safety in all procedures, and maintaining accurate patient information in hospital systems. The technician will also play a key role in customer satisfaction by advocating for patients, providing education, and resolving issues. There are opportunities for professional growth through self-assessment, training, and goal setting. The position also encourages innovation and participation in departmental activities to foster a positive organizational climate and improve productivity and economics.

Requirements

• ARRT Registry eligible
• I.D.N.S. License (current)
• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology School.
• Ability to lift and/or move patients.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions & in difficult situations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week.
• Ability to stand, bend and /or stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the production of quality radiographs.
• Demonstrates the appropriate operation of all radiographic equipment including fluoroscopy units, portable units, surgical units as well as general radiography units.
• Demonstrates safety in all areas, electrical, environmental, radiation etc.
• Ensures all appropriate information is present before radiographs are performed.
• Completes all data entries in the radiology and hospital information system.
• Participates in efforts to monitor and improve departmental CQI indicators.
• Submits ideas for improving quality in your department.
• Serves as a patient advocate to ensure that patients and customers needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provides education to all patients before, during and after exams.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all customers i.e. patients, other departments, physicians and fellow associates.
• Reviews patient satisfaction data and participates in improving areas of concern.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to resolve patient issues.
• Address and resolve customer complaints.
• Ensure on-time completion of your performance pathway.
• Participates quarterly in the TNT associate satisfaction survey.
• Submit ideas each year for improving customer satisfaction.
• Assess own learning needs, seeks appropriate training and development.
• Sets own learning goals.
• Development of a learning plan and documenting your progress on a learning log.
• Maintains a program to complete required training hours per quarter.
• Submits Dynamite ideas to your leader.
• Participates in hospitalwide or departmental DIG each year.
• Implement Just-Do-It initiatives in your department during the year.
• Participates in hospitalwide TNT-related activities.
• Participates in departmental recognition and socialization activities.
• Attends all departmental staff meetings.
• Participates in efforts to improve productivity in your department.
• Submits ideas for improving productivity in your department.
• Submits ideas for reducing expenses or adding revenue.
• Participates in efforts to contain costs or generate revenue in your department.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed