Radiology Technologist - Interventional Procedures - Full-Time, Days

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine
Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Radiology Technician Special Procedures in the
Interventional Radiology and Cath Lab departments. Here, you will take general
radiographic films in the department and with mobile x-ray units in other areas
of the hospital; assists with fluoroscopy; assist in teaching radiology
students; prepare charge slips and other records as required.  This position is
a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland
area.

Under the supervision of the Chief Technologist – Interventional Radiology
performs all of the duties of the radiologic technologist and in addition
assists the radiologist in the preparation for and performance of specialized
procedures requiring advanced on the job training for both inpatients and
outpatients of all ages

Essential Job Functions

* Ensures that each patient order is completed as ordered
* Ensures the performance of daily quality control on instrumentation per
department protocol
* Ensure radiation protection and safety practices for technologists and others
in accordance with prescribed standards (except US/MRI)
* Adhere to all prescribed safety procedures in the performance of their duties
* Checks quality of examinations and performs repeats if necessary
* Reports equipment needing repair to Manager/Lead technologist immediately
* Obtains a complete history from the patient and/or chart prior to
implementing procedures
* Performs imaging operations on assigned patients to obtain optimum exams
* Administers contrast material as assigned and/or required, for procedure
* Prepares surgical trays and instruments for radiologist
* Research and retrieve vital patient information (i. e. lab, medications,
allergies, and documents on permanent procedure form)
* Assists radiologist in IR procedures
* Ensures the explanation of procedures and protocols are given to patients and
significant others within 5 minutes of patient's entering the department for
all patient exams
* Ensures the performance of the imaging process on the appropriate patient,
following established procedures, and as prescribed by the physician

* Ensures observance of safety standards in compliance with legal requirements
and department regulations

Required Qualifications

* Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
* Maintains certification with the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT)
* Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
* Retains an active Radiography accreditation with the Illinois Department of
Nuclear Safety

* Must live within 30 mile radius due to on call requirement

Preferred Skill

* Must have intimate and thorough knowledge of sophisticated equipment involved
in Interventional Radiology

* Should be aggressive, with ability to work under pressure; to react quickly
and accurately to problem situations

Position Details

* Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0)
* Shift: Days- 8-hour shift (7am-3:30 pm) with on-call requirement
* Work Location: Onsite  
* Unit/Department: Interventional Radiology
* CBA Code: Non-Union

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healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an
individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and
commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working
to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move
our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to
your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing
work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental
status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other
legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a
pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the
flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions
will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. 
The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably
expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of
current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the
time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and
organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees
subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center
and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits -
UChicago Medicine [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers/benefits].