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Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as a Radiology Technologist in the Radiology Department. Here, under the supervision of the Radiology Supervisor, you will give work directions to assigned personnel and participate in the operation of providing radiology services to both inpatients and outpatients of all ages, at all CHHD sites; Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor and Tinley Park. The technologist participates in ACR Accreditation process and in maintaining ACR standards for XR. They will also participate in Radiologic Services Quality Assurance Committee with applicable indicators submitted as scheduled and participate in hospital-based TQM/CQI activities as requested. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Essential Job Functions
- Ensures that each patient order is completed as ordered.
- Maintains attendance and tardiness according to hospital standards
- Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to physicians, patients, families and other personnel consistently, and in emergency and non-emergency situations
- Ensures comfort and safety of patients within the department at all times
- Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude
- Ensures the performance of daily quality control on instrumentation per department protocol.
- Maintain all records and documentation as required by personnel for DNV Inspections.
- Ensure radiation protection and safety practices for technologists and others in accordance with prescribed standards. (except US/MRI)
- Make minor adjustments to equipment as deemed necessary
- Adhere to all prescribed safety procedures in the performance of their duties.
- Checks quality of examinations and performs repeats if necessary.
- Provides patient and student with explanation of protocol and procedures when applicable.
- Maintains awareness of safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage to personnel and patients.
- Reports equipment needing repair to Manager/Lead technologist immediately
- Obtains a complete history from the patient and/or chart prior to implementing procedures.
- Performs imaging operations on assigned patients to obtain optimum exams
- Maintains an orderly work area to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Assists other staff when work is completed
- Exhibits timely, satisfactory completion of patient’s assignments with minimal assistance, as evidenced by no overtime unless requested and approved by supervisor.
- Documents tests, procedures, to be performed on chart, and communicates this to appropriate person, and follows through to assure orders are completed with no documented errors noted.
- Properly documents all unusual incidents
- Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with production and quality standards.
- Observes the confidentiality of department information
- Introduces self to patient by name and title 100% of time.
- Ensures the explanation of procedures and protocols are given to patients and significant others within 5 minutes of patient's entering the department for all patient exams.
- Ensures the performance of the imaging process on the appropriate patient, following established procedures, and as prescribed by the physician
- Monitors studies for proper and adequate labeling, marking and history for all patient treatments.
- Ensures observance of safety standards in compliance with legal requirements and department regulations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of age specific factors necessary to perform duties safely and effectively.
- Displays patience and tact when dealing with patients' families and other health professionals
- Preserves patient dignity, privacy and modesty following all HIPPA guidelines at all times
- Participates in in-service educational programs
- Attends relevant workshops and conferences as available
- Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services
- Attends seminars to enhance leadership and technical skills
- Formulates written goals and objectives, and reviews annually with director
- Seeks education and learning experience in areas of identified growth needs and review progress during annual evaluation.
- Performs other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
- Maintains certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Retains an active Radiography accreditation with the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety. Registry eligible applicants must provide proof of application for temporary license (IEMA).
- Must successfully complete and maintain CPR
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Registry/0.1 FTE
- Shift: Day
- Work Locations: Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor and Tinley Park
- Unit/Department: Radiology – General Procedures
- CBA Code: Non-Union
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Compensation & Benefits Overview
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The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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