Radiology Technologist, Full-Time Days
About The Position
The Radiology Technologist works in the Radiology Department at University of Chicago Medicine, performing assigned diagnostic imaging studies, applying radiation-protection principles, exercising professional judgment during imaging procedures, and providing care to patients. This is a 100% onsite position based in Hyde Park; the employee must be located in the greater Chicagoland area. The role includes rotating on-call duties and required weekend and holiday work. A sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 may be available based on experience. The technologist reviews imaging orders, selects appropriate exposure factors, performs general diagnostic studies, and evaluates images for positioning, technique, identification, and diagnostic quality. The role also involves preparing contrast media, assisting physicians with GI/GU studies, maintaining accurate information in the picture archive and radiology information system, and helping train new technologists and students. The employee must follow confidentiality, infection-control, workplace-safety, and regulatory requirements, and provide professional service to patients, families, medical staff, visitors, and other customers.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a related medical field or equivalent experience.
- Successful completion of formal radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved program.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification within one year of hire.
- Licensure by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
- Proficiency in diagnostic imaging and with technical equipment in the diagnostic modality.
- Excellent customer-service and interpersonal skills.
- Good decision-making and judgment skills.
- Maintain continuing education as required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, computers, and software programs specific to UCMC and the radiology department.
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Review physician orders to confirm that the requested examination is appropriate.
- Select exposure factors based on the body part, pathology, patient age, and technical equipment characteristics.
- Review images for proper positioning, technique, and patient identification.
- Perform general diagnostic studies efficiently and to high quality standards; follow appropriate protocols and evaluate images for diagnostic quality before submitting them for interpretation.
- Prepare contrast media for administration and assist physicians with GI/GU studies.
- Handle confidential information in compliance with HIPAA and applicable regulations.
- Interact professionally with customers, patients, family members, medical staff, and visitors; use AIDET principles and accommodate special needs where possible.
- Maintain a work environment compliant with regulatory agency requirements and follow infection-control regulations.
- Recognize, report, and document technical equipment malfunctions.
- Maintain the integrity of the picture archive and radiology information system through accurate data entry and established workflows.
- Assist in training new technologists and students, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Fulfill rotating on-call responsibilities and work weekends and holidays.
- Uphold the organization's mission, vision, and values.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 based on experience.
- Benefit options are available for eligible roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
