Radiology Technologist

Pay or shift range: $37 USD to $43.70 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Description About Humboldt Park Health As a community based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests back into the community through programs to serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions like diabetes, health education and promote initiatives and outreach for the elderly. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. From its start in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed, acute care facility. We provide healthcare treatment that’s patient-centered and focused on quality of care, ranging from everyday care to treatment for your most critical needs. Join a Team That Cares for You, Too Caring for others starts with supporting the people who make it possible. We are committed to supporting our employees with meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development. Whether you are seeking a full-time, part-time, or PRN role, you’ll be part of a compassionate, team-oriented environment dedicated to caring for both our patients and our staff. Full-Time Employees Benefits may include: Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with years of service Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility Employee wellness programs Additional voluntary benefits Schedule: This position follows scheduled hours as well as required on-call. Shift Differentials: This position may be applicable for shift differentials and on-call pay based on the current policy at the time of hours worked. Responsibilities: Performs routine and emergent radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, utilizing proper procedure and protocols. Demonstrates anatomy knowledge through proper patient positioning, technique selection, application or radiation protection and immobilization devices according to the department policy and procedure. Checks exam requisition request for special instructions from requesting physician and consults with radiologist as necessary. Greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing self. Confirms procedure site and referring physician orders with patient and explains examination procedure to patient and family, if present. Adheres to guidelines related to patient satisfaction. Models professional behavior and follows guidelines established to ensure customer loyalty and satisfaction with imaging services. Updates appropriate patient history, including completion of screening and consent forms as required and records unusual conditions/limitations on request. Documents examination time, room number and technical factors and enters into hospital information systems. Ensures facility and patient identification are imprinted on digital images. Enters accurate and prompt posting of procedure charges into hospital information systems according to department policy and procedures. Plans and organizes daily work assignments. Insures that the highest quality of radiographs are obtained and presented for interpretation. Follows policies and procedures related to radiation safety for both self and patients. Reports any unsafe situation to management in a timely manner. Wears radiation monitoring and safety equipment as required. Performs visual preventative safety inspections, completes tube warm-up procedures for all equipment as assigned. Reports quality control activities, dangerous conditions and/or equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel. Maintains necessary supply of inventory for assigned room or workstation, rotating stock in orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items. Keeps work area clean and prepared with necessary supplies. Participates in and supports the NAH Risk Management Program. Transports and operates portable radiographic equipment to acute care areas and surgery. Insures the safe operation of equipment in the presence of other NAH employees and patients. 12. May assist in the transport of patients to and from patient care areas such as ER, ICU, and nursing units. Requirements 1 or more years of experience Associate's Degree or equivalent Current licensure to operate radiologic/x-ray equipment in the State of Illinois CPR Certification American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registration IEMACertification Qualifications Education Required Associates or better. Licenses & Certifications Required IEMA-Reg. Radiology Tech Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr