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

University of Chicago•Harvey, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ingalls Memorial Hospital is hiring a Radiology Technologist for its Radiology Department. Under the supervision of the Radiology Supervisor, the technologist provides work direction to assigned personnel and participates in providing radiology services to inpatients and outpatients of all ages at CHHD sites in Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor, and Tinley Park. The position participates in the ACR accreditation process and maintains ACR standards for XR, contributes to the Radiologic Services Quality Assurance Committee, and participates in hospital-based TQM/CQI activities as requested. This is a 100% onsite position for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. The technologist performs imaging procedures and related patient care, ensuring that examinations are completed as ordered, appropriately documented, properly labeled, and of suitable quality. The role includes maintaining equipment and quality-control records, following radiation and general safety practices, protecting patient privacy and dignity, communicating with patients and colleagues, and participating in education and quality initiatives.

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

Ensure each patient order is completed as ordered and follow through to confirm orders are completed without documented errors.
Provide work direction to assigned personnel and assist other staff when work is completed.
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 and/or chart before procedures.
Explain procedures and protocols to patients and students when applicable, including explaining procedures to patients and significant others within five minutes of the patient's entering the department.
Ensure patient comfort and safety; introduce self to patients by name and title; and preserve patient dignity, privacy, and modesty in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Perform daily equipment quality control according to department protocol, make minor equipment adjustments as necessary, and immediately report equipment needing repair to the Manager or Lead Technologist.
Maintain required records and documentation for DNV inspections, document tests and procedures on the chart, and document unusual incidents.
Follow radiation protection and safety practices for technologists and others, as applicable, and adhere to prescribed safety procedures and department regulations.
Check examination quality and perform repeats when necessary; monitor studies for appropriate labeling, marking, and history.
Maintain an orderly work area and meet production and quality standards, completing assignments in a timely manner with minimal assistance and avoiding overtime unless requested and approved by the supervisor.
Maintain courteous, supportive, patient, and tactful interactions with physicians, patients, families, personnel, and other health professionals in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Maintain attendance and punctuality according to hospital standards and observe the confidentiality of department information.
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 to enhance leadership and technical skills.
Formulate written goals and objectives and review them annually with the director; pursue learning experiences in identified growth areas and review progress during the annual evaluation.
Perform other duties as assigned.