Radiologic Technologist - UI Health, Imaging and Diagnostic Services

Radiologic Technologist

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 Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of 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 position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Employees in positions at this level 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(n) 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:

• Obtains medical history pertinent to the exam being performed within the guidelines set forth by HIPPA.
• Interprets physicians' orders; screens patient(s) prior to a procedure
• 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;
• 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;
• Explains components of procedures to patient(s); observes and monitors patient(s) throughout procedure(s); advises the physician of any abnormal indicators;
• Performs procedures on patient(s) to produce optimal diagnostic images, under supervision; maintains sterile field during procedures, as appropriate;
• 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;
• Administers contrast media and/or medications, under supervision;
• Assists with post-procedure clean-up; maintains and cleans all equipment;
• Reviews, labels, formats, and processes diagnostic images after capturing; ensures diagnostic images meet established standards;
• 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;
• Adheres to all government, industry, or institutional regulatory guidelines;
• Operates all radiographic equipment including mobile units. Mobile units may be used at bedside, ER and OR.
• Demonstrates technical factors based on each patient's body habitus. All technical factors must utilize lowest radiation dose possible.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in the department following the guidelines of JCAHO, IDPH and Infection Control.
• Reports all equipment malfunctions to supervisor. Places call for repair when necessary.
• Assists with training of Radiology Technology students.
• Calls and assists with a medical code when necessary.
• Participates in emergency drills and responds to disaster requests.
• Inputs and retrieves information from designated computer systems.
• Performs diagnostic exams utilizing CR and DR imaging
• Completes all required in-services and training
• Provides On-Call coverage as needed.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings; maintains continuing education requirements; documents completion of all training and in-services;
• Performs administrative support duties such as answering phones, assisting with inventory and records management, scanning documents, and stocking examination rooms;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Current/valid registration and certification in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
2. Current/valid accreditation as a Radiologic Technologist by the State of Illinois (IEMA).
3. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to work Flex Days/Evenings with Rotating weekends, On-Call rotation. Holiday Rotation