About this opportunity
Hugh Chatham Health lists this CT Technologist opportunity in downers grove, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Department
36317 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - CT
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information
3rd shift 10p-830a 4 x 10's
Pay Range
$35.50 - $53.25
Major Responsibilities:
Performs Computed Tomography procedures utilizing General Electric Revolution, Lightspeed, Brightspeed, and HD750 Computerized Tomography Systems according to established operating procedures, clinical protocols, and imaging techniques. 1)Performs computerized post-processing of images using reconstruction software appropriate to the pathology or region of interest under investigation. 2)Addresses minor customer complaints. Tactfully resolves complaints; refers difficult complaints or sensitive issues to higher authority. Coordinates the scheduling of inpatients and outpatients to ensure efficient utilization of CT equipment and personnel. Performs Quality Assurance Tests on CT equipment to ensure optimal image quality and equipment performance. 1)Maintains equipment safety by performing daily Tube Warm Up and Calibrations on CT scanners. 2)Communicates equipment issues or concerns to appropriate personnel and/or ILinqs issues directly to GE service. 3)Maintains appropriate cleanliness of diagnostic and support equipment. Obtains patient history and other relevant clinical information; documents all patient information on appropriate forms in preparation for review and dictation by a radiologist. 1)Responsible for charging of patient examinations, and preparing images and clinical information for interpretation by a radiologist. Starts IVs using appropriate technique, prepares and administers contrast material, and monitors patient condition during the CT procedure. 1)Maintains appropriate inventory levels of medical supplies. 2)Initiates requests for emergency medical support as indicated by patient condition; this is to include Code Blue, Respiratory Distress, etc.
Education/Experience Required:
12-24 months experience in radiology
Graduate of Radiologic Technology program
2 hours of stroke education/year
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Knowledge and understanding of cross sectional anatomy and CT procedures
Able to perform all routine CT procedures
Good oral & written communication skills
Computer competent
ARRT Registry (RT)
IDNS License
CPR
IV Certification within 3 months of date of hire
CT Registration within 1 year of date of hire
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Able to respond to request to work on short notice
Flexible in starting times to meet demand
As required, must be able to transport, move, and lift patients
May require rotating shifts and alternate days
Exposed to infectious diseases
Must take call
Willing to work overtime when requested
Musculoskeletal hazard from large amount of job lifting
Musculoskeletal hazard from repetitive motions
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.
Addendum:
8 hours of stroke education/year
Attends educational seminars
Attend annual inservices on fire safety, infection control, and radiation protection
Member of professional organization to keep abreast of new developments
Requires above average organization and planning skills; must multi-task
Requires excellent human relation skills on both a clinical and non-clinical basis
Requires a thorough understanding of confidentiality issues
Works under frequent stressMust function under established guidelines of policies and procedures manual, and physician and department standards
Enrolls in Training & Development Programs offered by Advocate appropriate to level of responsibility
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment To You
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Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed 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
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Worksite address
downers grove, IL, 60516, US
Who can apply
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