Radiology Technologist

36303 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Radiology

Full time

Yes

40

Full Time PM

Rotating weekends

Pay Range:

$28.55 - $42.85

$5,000 sign-on bonus!*

*External candidates

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology
• Certificate or Assoc. Degree in Radiology Technology
• ARRT Registered or registry eligible
• IDNS Licensed
• Current CPR Certification

This is a pm shift position and every other Saturday overnight.

~Previous experience is desirable
~Good communication skills
~Basic understanding of R.I.S., and basic computer knowledge
~Ability to work weekends, holidays and emergency call back in order to accommodate staffing needs.
~May be exposed to radiation during procedures.
~May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time, or be required to lift and move patients
~May be exposed to hazardous materials, infectious disease and required to participate in annual emergency drills.
~Required to maintain current CPR certification.

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.

Purpose:
Performs radiographic examinations for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness and/or injury in accordance with departmental standards, policies and procedures.

Accountabilities:
Operates x~ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of the body as specified by a physician.
Determination of appropriate exposure factors and positions patient utilizing immobilization devices when appropriate to insure optimum film quality.
Adherence to department standards of radiographic quality.
Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism, cooperation and positive interaction with co~workers, physicians, patients and families.
Maintenance of supplies needed to ensure adequate level needed for quality patient care.
Maintains environment that is safe based on age and developmental status.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.