Student Radiology Technologist Assistant

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at University of Chicago
Medicine as a Radiology Assistant in the Radiology Department. Here, you will
perform a wide variety of services as a member of the Imaging Team. The
Radiology Assistant responsibilities include patient care, technical assistance,
visitor advocacy and assisting in achieving the overall work efficiencies within
the Radiology Technical work areas. The Radiology Assistant works under the
direction of the Imaging Team Leader (ITL) and/or a Registered Radiology
Technologist (RRT). This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to
be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

* Has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate care protocols relating to the
physical and psychological needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and
geriatric patients.
* Performs any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the
Registered Radiology Technologist.
* Prepares patients for the performance of radiographic testing.
* Assists in the processes of image acquisition, film processing and the
delivery of images into the Department's Picture Archival Communication
System (PACS).
* Sets up and maintains operation of clinical facilities and equipment
including inventory stock and room preparation.
* Observes and monitors patient reactions to tests being performed.
* Communicates all changes in the patient's biophysical, psychosocial and
spiritual needs/status to the RRT.
* Assists the RRT and /or physician with patient examinations or diagnostic
procedures.
* Performs computer functions as it relates to the Department's Radiology
Information System (RIS) (i. e. order entry, completing orders, tracking
patients, tracking films and scheduling patients).
* Consistently communicates with the RRT, Imaging Team Leader, Imaging Center
Leader and Physician to enhance the quality of patient care in the unit
activities.
* Performs and/or coordinates patient transportation.
* Incorporates cost-effective measures into practice to ensure proper use of
time, supplies and personnel.
* Learns, performs and masters ancillary services such a darkroom, film
copying, and digitization of films.
* Acts rapidly and calmly during emergencies, initiates CPR, and provides the
necessary items called for by the emergency response team.
* Assists with the orientation of new employees, agency personnel and employees
assigned to their area.
* Participates in CQI projects as directed by the Image Care Center
Leader/Designee.
* Assists with data collection for research studies as requested.
* Attends educational programs to enhance clinical practice.
* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
* Perform a variety of tasks with minimal supervision. Perform tasks requiring
continuous physical effort.

Required Qualifications

* A completed High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited body is
required.
* Previous experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial:
Radiology Imaging, Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG, or
basic respiratory therapy functions.
* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Perform a variety of tasks
with minimal supervision. Perform tasks requiring continuous physical effort.
* Computer skills. Data input into databases accurately.
* Effective verbal and non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
* CPR training required, BLS training recommended

Preferred Qualifications

* Actively enrolled in Radiology Program

Position Details

* Job Type/FTE: Part-Time or Registry/0.5 or 0.1 FTE
* Shift: Rotate
* Work Location: Hyde Park
* Unit/Department: Radiology General Procedures
* CBA Code: Non-Union

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 20 hours
per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work a
rotating shift and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you
will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week
that you are scheduled will vary depending on the week, but we anticipate that
you will be scheduled to work on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) only every
other week). 

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior
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.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of
excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
[https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers]

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified
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].