Radiologic Technologist

Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides patient care second to none!

Radiology Technician

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Radiology, the Radiology Tech performs professional duties in areas, sections, or department as assigned. Performs routine radiographic procedures and a variety of technical procedures requiring special handling; applied prescribed radiation for radiologic diagnosis, radiographic procedures, and radiographic special procedures on individuals ranging in age from infancy to geriatrics. These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine radiographic examinations in accordance with established standards and techniques.
• Performs special procedures in the department and in the Operating Room as directed.
• Determines position of patient and exposure time for best possible results on all radiographs.
• Records type, number of radiographs in a series and exposure time on the requisition to provide accurate technical data.
• Ensures proper identification of all radiographs as required for medical legal standards. Assists other technologists when necessary.
• Properly uses radiation protection and shielding material to ensure maintenance of federal and state guidelines. Instructs other technologists when requested to maintain high standard of performance.
• Enters exams performed.
• Enters orders in Cerner Electronic Medical Record for all exams performed.
• Checks all orders for accuracy and directions.
• Recognizes and reports adverse signs to physicians.
• Maintains an awareness of patient's physical and emotional condition and recognizes and reports adverse signs to physicians or supervisory personnel.
• Keeps work area neat and orderly and maintains inventory of supplies in area assigned.
• Reports equipment malfunction.
• Remains abreast of new developments in the field of radiology and participates in professional organizations.
• Informs Manager of Radiology or Lead Radiology Technologist of equipment malfunction or need for adjustment to ensure properly functioning equipment.
• Checks for appropriate information in the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and makes sure those images are sent to PACS, STATRAD, and EXA. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications: Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma required.
• Satisfactory completion of an American Medical Association Council on Medical Education approved School of Radiologic Technology required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
• Licensed by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety required.
• BLS/CPR Certified.
• Extreme accuracy and care is needed to determine exposure time and correct positioning of the patient.
• Ability to deal effectively with patients, physicians, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
• Ability to effectively position patients for the best results and to adapt techniques for each patient.
• Extreme accuracy and care is needed to determine exposure time and correct positioning.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others and also be able to work under pressure at times.
• Must be able to remain alert to technical developments and be willing to adapt to them.

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!