Radiology Technologist

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Elgin, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Radiology Technologist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  evenings
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Major Responsibilities:

• Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of the body as ordered by a physician
  • Accountable for the performance and documentation of all diagnostic procedures utilizing proper technical parameters to produce quality studies.
  • Knowledgeable in the safe use, maneuverability and operation of all general radiography, portable and fluoro equipment (if applicable to home site)
  • Proficient in the performance of general diagnostic procedures. If applicable to home site, is also proficient in general fluoroscopy procedures, including GI and Pain procedures.
• Adheres to infection prevention, isolation and sterile techniques as it applies in patient handling and delivery of care
• Adheres to ALARA principles in performance of exams to reduce exposure to self, the patient and others
• Utilizes proper patient identification to ensure the correct exam is performing on the correct patient at the correct time.
• Obtains and records pertinent patient history, explains the procedure to patient in a manner to ensure understanding, ensures patient comfort during performance of exam.
• Adherence to department standards of radiographic quality.
  • Reviews radiographs to ensure optimum quality.
  • Reports environmental/equipment problems to appropriate resource personnel.
  • Performs required computer function for RIS/HIS systems.
  • Labels all radiographs appropriately following department’s established criteria and standards.
• Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism, teamwork and collaboration with co-workers, physicians and internal customers/departments.
• Consistently provides positive interactions and a customer first approach with patients and their families/caregivers and visitors.
• Participates in assessment of own learning needs and actively seeks opportunity for increased competency and growth
  • Attends in-services to ensure knowledge of current departmental and technical procedures.
  • Attends CPR classes to maintain re-certification.
  • Maintains appropriate state license and national board certification.
• Maintenance of supplies needed to ensure adequate level needed for quality patient care.
  • Ensures cleanliness of equipment and work area.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies in work area. Identifies supplies and equipment needs for procedure, restocks work area as necessary.