Radiology Technologist, Full-Time Days (12 hour shifts)

University of Chicago•Harvey, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ingalls Memorial Hospital is seeking a Radiology Technologist to work in the Radiology Department. Under the supervision of the Radiology Supervisor, the technologist provides work directions to assigned personnel and participates in radiology services for inpatients and outpatients of all ages across the Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor, and Tinley Park sites. The role participates in the ACR accreditation process and maintenance of ACR standards for XR, as well as the Radiologic Services Quality Assurance Committee and hospital-based TQM/CQI activities as requested. This is a 100% onsite position, and the employee must be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Maintain certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Maintain active Radiography accreditation with the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety.
Registry-eligible applicants must provide proof of application for a temporary license (IEMA).
Successfully complete and maintain CPR.
Be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

Complete each patient order as prescribed and ensure orders are followed through without documented errors.
Provide work directions to assigned personnel.
Perform imaging operations on assigned patients to obtain optimum examinations and ensure imaging is performed on the appropriate patient according to established procedures and physician orders.
Obtain a complete patient history from the patient or chart before procedures.
Check examination quality and repeat examinations when necessary.
Perform daily quality control on instrumentation according to department protocol.
Maintain records and documentation required for DNV inspections.
Follow radiation protection and safety practices for technologists and others, except in US/MRI.
Make minor equipment adjustments when necessary and report equipment needing repair to the Manager or Lead Technologist immediately.
Follow prescribed safety procedures, maintain awareness of hazards, and protect personnel and patients from equipment-related risks.
Explain protocols and procedures to patients and students when applicable, and explain procedures to patients and significant others within five minutes of the patient's arrival in the department.
Ensure patient comfort and safety, preserve patient dignity, privacy, and modesty, and follow HIPAA guidelines.
Introduce self to patients by name and title, and maintain a courteous, supportive, patient, and tactful manner with patients, families, physicians, and other personnel.
Document tests and procedures on the chart, communicate them to the appropriate person, and ensure completion.
Monitor studies for proper and adequate labeling, marking, and history.
Maintain an orderly work area and assist other staff when work is completed.
Complete patient assignments promptly and satisfactorily, with no overtime unless requested and approved by the supervisor.
Maintain attendance and punctuality according to hospital standards.
Participate in the ACR accreditation process, maintain ACR standards for XR, contribute applicable indicators to the Radiologic Services Quality Assurance Committee as scheduled, and participate in hospital-based TQM/CQI activities as requested.
Participate in in-service educational programs, attend mandatory departmental and hospital in-services, and attend relevant workshops, conferences, and seminars as available.
Formulate written goals and objectives, review them annually with the director, and pursue learning experiences in identified growth areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.