Radiologic Technologist Specialist - Interventional Radiology
Hiring Department: Interventional Radiology
Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System (UI Health)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1017385
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week Rotate on-call on weekdays, weekends and holidays
Posting Close Date: 12/31/2024
Position Number : CE4867,CE4868,CE4869
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health SciencesSystem (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to thepeople of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago(UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bedtertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Centerfacilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes theseven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; theCollege of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College ofSocial Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regionalcampuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Healthis dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits
UI Health is seeking three(3) Radiology Technologist Specialist to join our Interventional Radiology Diagnostic Service team. The role may be responsible for a delegated area of authority (such as a section within a medical radiology department) and/or perform complex or specialized procedures involving the acquisition, processing, and evaluation of medical radiographic images. They may supervise and direct the activities of staff, students, and auxiliary personnel of various sections. They work under direction from higher level personnel.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversees staff radiographers and organizes work within the general diagnostic sections of the department as requested.
- Assists in the performance of complex diagnostic and special radiographic exams, including fluoroscopy when necessary.
- Uses two patient identifiers to identify patients as required by hospital policy before starting any exam or procedure.
- Operates all diagnostic radiographic equipment including fluoroscopy, C-arm/mobile units. C-arm/mobile units may be used at bedside, ED, OR other areas as needed.
- Maintains and updates technical protocol manuals
- Assists with the coordination of continuing education to meet the requirements set forth by IEMA, TJC and ARRT
- Maintains cleanliness and order within the department following the guidelines of TJC, IDPH and the Infection Control department at the medical center.
- Participates in emergency drills and responds to disaster requests.
- Participates in orientation and documentation for new staff and annual competencies for existing staff.
- Participates in the development of policies for the Quality Control Program. Attends departmental meetings and/or seminars as needed.
- Assists in the creation and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
- Assists with interviews and evaluations of medical radiography staff
- Participates in disciplinary action for technical employees within the General Diagnostic section of the department.
- Inputs and retrieves information from designated computer systems within the department and institution.
- Participates in the evaluation and selection of new equipment and supplies
- Provide On-Call coverage as needed.
- Acts as charge tech when needed
- Perform the functions of lower level technologists as needed
- Performs other duties as necessary for the work described.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Current/valid registration and certification in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Current/valid accreditation as a Radiologic Technologist by the State of Illinois (IEMA).
- American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification
- Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
For full consideration please upload your certifications with your application and please include on your application along with your full work history.
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Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date
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