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Advocate Health Care

Radiologic Tech I

Advocate Health Care, Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States, 60453

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Radiologic Tech I

Shift: Various Full/Part Time: Full Time Pay Range: $28.05

$42.10 Location: Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

4440 W 95th St Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more

so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and More Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Schedule Details/Additional Information: Various shifts

meaning start time could range from 7am to 11am. 8 hours shifts, rotating weekends, 2 holiday shifts per year, limited on-call Major Responsibilities

Determines appropriate radiographic technique and positions patients using immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum film quality. Operation of radiographic, fluoroscopic, portable, computed radiography and PACS equipment to ensure quality examinations. Adherence to department standards of radiographic quality. Delivery of patient care and in accordance with department standards of continued quality improvement. Ensure a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining continued awareness of safety hazards. Development of leadership skills and professionalism for self through participation in department and/or hospital-based committees and continuing education programs. Education/Experience Required

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiographic Technology

Previous radiology experience is desirable. This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, ie., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Knowledge of Radiology Information Computer System

Ability to anticipate patient, employee and department needs and refer for action.

Good communication skills. Licensed Radiographic Technologist by the IDNS/IEMA

CPR Certification

ARRT Registry eligible Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Exposed to radiation. Ability to operate portable equipment. Ability to deal with extremely ill patients. Ability to communicate with patients. Ability to adjust to flexible work hours. Ability to work weekends, holidays, and emergency call-back. Ability to participate in "on-call" program and available to department needs with minimal notice. Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting. LIGHT: Lifting up to 20 to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20 to 50 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. HEAVY: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills. Ability to practice high quality patient care and demonstrate technical competence. Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities. Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills. May be exposed to hazardous chemical, such as film processing chemicals. Ability to attend out-of-town site visits to view equipment. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.