Radiology Technologist II

Department: 36303 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Radiology Status:
Part time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: $2,500 Sign on Bonus Variable offsite (Crystal Lake location) and Hospital Shifts, shifts at hospital site are a 2:30 - 3:00 mid day shift or 8:00 - 7:30 at Crystal Lake location Every other weekend, call, and Holiday Rotation. Call is 2 - 3 shifts per month and 1 holiday per year Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05

• Operates x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated portions of the body as ordered by a physician
• Accountable for the performance and documentation of all diagnostic procedures utilizing proper technical parameters to produce quality studies
• Knowledgeable in the safe use, maneuverability and operation of all general radiography, portable, fluoro, C-arm and O-arm equipment
• Proficient in the performance of general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, GI, Pain, Urology, C-arm and O-arm procedures
• Adheres to infection prevention, isolation and sterile techniques as it applies in patient handling and delivery of care
• Adheres to ALARA principles in performance of exams to reduce exposure to self, the patient and others
• Utilizes proper patient identification to ensure the correct exam is performing on the correct patient at the correct time
• Obtains and records pertinent patient history, explains the procedure to patient in a manner to ensure understanding, ensures patient comfort during performance of exam
• Adherence to department standards of radiographic quality
• Reviews radiographs to ensure optimum quality
• Reports environmental/equipment problems to appropriate resource personnel
• Performs required computer function for RIS/HIS systems
• Labels all radiographs appropriately following department’s established criteria and standards
• Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism, teamwork and collaboration with co-workers, physicians and internal customers/departments
• Consistently provides positive interactions and a customer first approach with patients and their families/caregivers and visitors
• Participates in assessment of own learning needs and actively seeks opportunity for increased competency and growth
• Attends in-services to ensure knowledge of current departmental and technical procedures
• Attends CPR classes to maintain re-certification
• Maintains appropriate state license and national board certification
• Maintenance of supplies needed to ensure adequate level needed for quality patient care
• Ensures cleanliness of equipment and work area
• Maintains inventory of supplies in work area
• Identifies supplies and equipment needs for procedure, restocks work area as necessary
• Uses Universal Precautions in daily performance of procedures

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• IEMA Accreditation in Radiologic Technology
• Current ARRT (RT) Certification 1 year experience and proficient in the performance of general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, GI, Pain, Urology, C-arm and O-arm procedures

• Good communication skills
• Understanding of RIS & PACS
• Ability to work under stressful situations
• Ability to handle patient information in a confidential manner
• Ability to adapt to fluctuations in patient volumes to meet patient care and department needs

• Ability to work weekends and holidays in order to accommodate patient care needs
• Ability to work rotating shift any day of the week
• Ability to take call and arrive on site within one hour
• May be exposed to radiation during procedures
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time or be required to lift and move patients
• May be exposed to hazardous materials,…