RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST XRAY
Company: Ascension
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
Details
- Department: - Diagnostic Radiology
- Schedule: Full-Time - Day Shift
- Hospital: - Ascension Holy Family
- Location: - Des Plaines, IL Benefits Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community -*Please note, benefits and
benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for
some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.).
Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education,
experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent
Advisor for additional specifics. Responsibilities Take radiologic
films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the
diagnosis of medical problems.
- Prepare and position patients for imaging and selects exposure
factors accurately.
- Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within
the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal
regulations.
- Observe patient during procedure and report abnormal
activity.
- Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinements as
warranted.
- Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
- Prevent patient from being exposed to unnecessary
radiation
- Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and
documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and
patient data/history)
- Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
- Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to
appropriate personnel.
- Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate
- Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include
procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area,
and any other areas in department.
- Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters
accurately. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or
job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American
Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following required: -
- Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular
Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 12 Months (1
year) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Limited Radiology Technician credentialed from the Illinois
Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) obtained within 12 Months (1
year) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography
credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job
transfer date. Any specialty accepted. Temporary ARRT license
allowed in lieu of permanent license. Radiologic Technologist
issued by the Illinois Emergency Mgmt Agency required in
combination with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative
experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of
applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Additional
Preferences Day Shift Weekend rotation On call rotation Why Join
Our Team Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized
care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the
largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than
230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to
thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of
more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are
dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all. -
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health
system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care,
including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities
in 19 states. - Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything
we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back,
volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension
careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your
life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment
regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression,
age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information,
carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a
covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws. - For further information, view the poster or poster. -
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career
flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being
of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our
associates are empowered to apply their military experience and
unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. - -
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to
individuals who have applied for a position using our official
application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of
employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information
from applicants. E-Verify Statement This employer participates in
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