Radiologic Technologist- X-Ray - Radiology

Radiologic Technologist- X-Ray - Radiology

Hiring Department: Radiology

Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1013799

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (40 hrs per week)

Posting Close Date: 4/25/2023

Position Number: CE2916,CE3502,CE3503,CE3504

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition, all full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

UI Health is seeking (2) two Radiologic Technologists X-Ray to join our Radiology team. This role will operate and maintain radiographic equipment and supplies under the direction of a physician to perform procedures involving the acquisition and processing of diagnostic radiographic images. These images are interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body. A Radiologic Technologist assists with the preparation of the patient(s) and a sterile procedure environment, as appropriate. They also monitor patient safety and comfort and navigate and maintain patient records. They work under direct supervision of higher level personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with training of Radiology Technology students.
• Provides On-Call coverage as needed.
• Positions and transfers patient(s) on/off the radiographic table while utilizing proper body mechanics; provides immobilization devices or stabilizers to obtain optimum results, as necessary.
• Calls and assists with a medical code when necessary.
• Performs procedures on patient(s) to produce optimal diagnostic images, under supervision; maintains sterile field during procedures, as appropriate.
• Performs administrative support duties such as answering phones, assisting with inventory and records management, scanning documents, and stocking examination rooms.
• Reviews, labels, formats, and processes diagnostic images after capturing; ensures diagnostic images meet established standards.
• Interprets physicians’ orders; screens patient(s) prior to a procedure.
• Reports all equipment malfunctions to supervisor. Places call for repair when necessary.
• Utilizes health information systems to navigate patient records; inputs, retrieves, and maintains information in patient records; verifies accurate completion of patient records following procedures; utilizes procedure and supply codes and charges.
• Determines the best method of obtaining optimal diagnostic images; selects and modifies technical factors and adjusts technique, as necessary; uses protective devices and techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
• Completes all required in-services and training.
• Explains components of procedures to patient(s); observes and monitors patient(s) throughout procedure(s); advise physician of any abnormal indicators.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in the department following the guidelines of JCAHO, IDPH and Infection Control.
• Performs diagnostic exams utilizing CR and DR imaging.
• Participates in emergency drills and responds to disaster requests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Assists with post-procedure clean-up; maintains and cleans all equipment.
• Operates all radiographic equipment including mobile units. Mobile units may be used at bedside, ER and OR.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings; maintains continuing education requirements, documents completion of all training and in-services.
• Adheres to all government, industry, or institutional regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates technical factors based on each patient’s body habitus. All technical factors must utilize lowest radiation dose possible.
• Inputs and retrieves information from designated computer systems.
• Assists with patient and procedure room preparation; positions and adjusts equipment according to the specifications of the procedure; performs equipment safety checks prior to testing.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application, you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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