Radiology Technologist, Full-Time 2nd Shift

About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Radiology Technologist in the Radiology Department. You will perform diagnostic imaging studies as assigned, utilize appropriate principles of radiation protection, exercise professional judgement in the performance of imaging procedures and be responsible for providing care of patients in your charge.

Responsibilities

• Review physician's order to assure appropriateness of examination being requested.
• Select appropriate exposure factors based on body part, pathology, patient's age and technical equipment characteristics.
• Review images for proper positioning, technique and identification.
• Perform a variety of general diagnostic studies with efficiency and high standards of quality, assure that the proper protocol is used for any given examination and evaluate images for diagnostic quality prior to submitting for interpretation.
• Prepare contrast media for administration to patients and assist physician in the performance of GI/GU studies.
• Handle confidential information consistent with Federal HIPAA legislation, and all other applicable federal, state, local and institutional regulations with regard to confidentiality.
• Interface with customers, patients and their family members, medical staff and visitors in a friendly, professional manner.
• Demonstrate consistent use of the AIDET principles and demonstrate flexibility in accommodating special needs of customers whenever possible.
• Maintain physical work environment to be in compliance with regulatory certifying agencies.
• Adhere to all infection control regulations.
• Recognize report and document malfunctions of technical equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the online picture archive and the radiology information system by the consistent and accurate input of data into the system.
• Follow established workflows for workgroup.
• Assist in training new technologists and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Rotating on-call responsibilities, weekends and holiday work is required.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related medical field of study or equivalent experience
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA approved program
• Certified by The American Registry of Radiological Technologists within one year of date of hire
• Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing diagnostic imaging
• Functions proficiently with all technical equipment in diagnostic modality
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Good decision-making and judgment skills
• Maintain required continuing education as mandated by The American Registry of Radiological Technologists
• Strong verbal, written and analytical skills
• Considerable knowledge of standard office practices and procedures along with knowledge of computers and software programs specific to the UCMC and the radiology department
• CPR certification

Benefits

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