Radiology Technologist - $27-43 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a
job in Oak Lawn, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Radiology Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 20 hours per week
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: Staff
Major Responsibilities:
- Positioning and immobilization of patient to ensure anatomy or
blood vessels being examined are in the correct profile and
projection. Independent selection of technical factors to ensure
high quality images with the lowest possible dose to the patient.
- - - - -5)Participates in and assists in complex interventional
procedures such as declotting of blood vessels, UFE, Venous
ablations other peripheral vascular procedures. These procedures
require advanced knowledge of vascular anatomy
- - - - -6)Performs procedures with Interventional Radiologists,
vascular surgeons, neuro radiologists, neuro surgeons, and other
specialists.
- - - - -1)Positions patient in proper positions to
radiographically demonstrate correct anatomy
- - - - -2)Obtains radiographic DSA and DA images for
interventional procedures and transmit all images to PACS for
interpretation by the radiologist
- - - - -4)Participates in and assists in the perfomance of
complex interventional endovascular neurological procedures. Such
as aneurysm coiling, stent placement, and other stroke intervention
procedures. Procedure requiring a high level of understanding of
complex neurovascular anatomy.
- - - - -3)Sets up patient on appropriate cardiac and other
monitoring systems. Ability to interpert normal ranges on
monitoring equipment
- Prepares patient in a sterile fashsion for procedures.
Maintenance of radiographic equipment and preparation of
examination rooms and supplies in order to provide appropriate room
utilization and efficiency
- - - - -1)Prepares examination rooms for smooth performance of
procedures, including equipment and supplies
- - - - -2)Assist the radiologist as needed during the
performance of angiograms and special procedures. Includes the
insertion of arterial needles and cathethers
- - - - -3)Prepares patient for the exam in a sterile fashions.
This includes sterile prep and drape of the patient, preparation of
injectable contrast and solutions
- - - - -4)Maintains a clean and safe work environment by
performing minor daily housekeeping tasks contributing to the
overall cleanliness of work area
- - - - -5)Uses Universal Precautions in daily performance of
procedures. Protect self against bodily fluid contact
- - - - -6)Explains examination to patients and families. Rounds
on patient and family to ensure they kept informed of produre
progress.
- Maintenance of the timely flow of patients in and out of
Interventional Radiology lab by assisting with patient care and
transportation of patient to and from care areas as required
- - - - -9) Must promote patient safety by reporting issues
through established channels and participating as requested in
safety initiatives
- - - - -7) Maintains positive customer relations following
prescribed department department policies
- - - - -10) Participates in team problem-solving issues that
would improve patient care, department operations, image quality,
inter departmental relationships and employee satisfaction. 4.12 Is
self- directed in securing supplies and equipment for the
department.
- - - - -1) Provides information to the radiologist about patient
history, previous examinations, contraindications and other related
data to help achieve consistant quality of care and reduce or
eliminate potential medical management problems.
- - - - -2) Accepts emergency calls, and accompanying restraints
and increased responsibilities. Msut respond to emgency calls
within 45 minutes of receiving call.
- - - - -3)Maintains inventory supplies to ensure adequate levels
when necessary.
- - - - -4) Records all pertinent patient information for
accurate procedure charging
- - - - -5) Delivery of patient care and in accordance with
departmental standards of Continued quality improvement.
- - - - -6) Demonsrates excellent communication skills by
answering questions form all customers
- - - - -8) Utilize appropriate phone etiquette
- Development of leadership skills and professionalism for self
through participation in department and/or hospital based
committees and continuing education programs
- - - - -7) Assumes a leadership role in providing instruction
and direction to students participating in the clinical program and
helps evaluate performance.
- - - - -6) Identifies problems and takes steps towards
resolution.
- - - - -8) Provides instruction and direction to technologists
in the performance of specific related duties
- - - - -1) Attends to personal work schedule in a consistent and
professional manner
- - - - -2) Demonstrates self-direction by identifying learning
needs and establishing self-development activities
- - - - -3) Completes all development goals and department
inservices and competencies, within timeframe
- - - - -4) Attends and participates in department meetings
- - - - -5) Works independently while maintaining adaptability
and flexibility for change
- Responsible for operating sophisticated and highly technical
radiographic equipment and auxiliary equipment to obtain the
highest quality of images for Interventional Radiology
- - - - -2)Understands and develops skills necessary to assist
radiologists with intervention devices such as angioplasty
catheters, pressure inflators, steerable guidewires, nephrotomy
catheters, urinary stents, biliary drainage catheters, biliary
stents, infusion catheters, embolization catheters with related
solutions, neuro interventional catheters and equipment
- - - - -1)Operates all special procedure equipment correctly and
according to safety standards. This includes xray generators, power
injectors and computerized radiographic equipment and patient
monitors.Education/Experience Required:
- - Must have attended an AMA approved School of Radiologic
Technology and be ARRT registered . - This position will to
recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of
patients and treat all customers with age specific
appropriateness.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- -ability to perform most interventional radiology procedures
usually performed in specials lab with close supervision of the
radiologist - demonstrates ability to use various types of
radiographic equipment to obtain images of optimal quality. -
demonstrates good team work and cooperation with external/internal
customers Good communication skills.
- ARRT registeredPhysicial Requirements and Working Conditions:
- -Exposed to radiation - Ability to deal with extremely ill
patients - ability to communicate with patients - ability to adjust
to flexible work hours, long hours, overtime hours - Ability to
participate in on-call program and available to department needs
with minimal notice -ability to do light ,medium, ,heavy lifting.
Light: lifting 20 pounds occasionally and /or up to 10 pounds
frequently Medium: lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or
10-25 pounds frequently and/or 10-20 pounds constantly. Heavy:
Lifting 50-100 pounds occasionally and/or 25-50 pounds frequently,
and/or 10-20 pounds constantly. -Ability to stand for long periods
of time while wearing a lead apron. Apron weights about 20 lbs. -
Ability to make independent professional decisions using good
judgement skills. - Ability to practice high quality patient care
and technical competence - Ability to function with minimal
assistance in performinmg job activities. - Ability to demonstrate
oral and written communication skills. Abilty to work well in a
team environment with physicians and nurses
- If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact
the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting
requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when
patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling
equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other
associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement
situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R67381. Posted
job title: Surgery Hybrid Special Procedure TechnologistAbout
Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses
demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect,
collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live
well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate
Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation,
education and professional development, in the care setting that is
best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly
whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet - designated hospitals or
more than 500 sites of care. -Join our team and be inspired to
chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the
nation for nurses to pursue their passion.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
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