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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

CT Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$35.50 - $53.25

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be eligible for or registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
  • Have some scanning experience.
  • Be able to complete most computed tomography (CT) procedures.
  • Be able to adjust working hours with minimal notice and work odd hours and rotating shifts on any day of the week.
  • Be able to stand for long periods, view small CRT screens, respond to emergency call, and lift or move patients.
  • Be able to work under stressful conditions and stand, bend, or stoop for extended periods.
  • Be able to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when a patient cannot assist, use patient-handling equipment with at least one other associate when available.
  • May be exposed to life-threatening diseases.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a patient advocate and ensure patient and customer needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Schedule inpatient and outpatient examinations in a timely manner.
  • Educate patients before, during, and after examinations.
  • Maintain positive relationships with patients, other departments, physicians, and fellow associates.
  • Review patient satisfaction data and participate in improving areas of concern.
  • Use appropriate resources to resolve patient irritants and address customer complaints.
  • Complete the employee's performance pathway on time and submit a self-evaluation to the leader two weeks before review.
  • Participate quarterly in the associate satisfaction survey and continually submit ideas to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Produce quality CT scans and demonstrate appropriate operation of all CT equipment.
  • Demonstrate safety in electrical, environmental, radiation, and other areas.
  • Ensure all appropriate information is present before performing CT examinations.
  • Complete all data entries in the hospital information system and radiology information system.
  • Participate in monitoring and improving departmental continuous quality improvement indicators and submit ideas to improve quality.
  • Set personal learning goals and maintain a program to complete required training hours each quarter.
  • Submit ideas to the leader and implement departmental Just-Do-It initiatives during the year.
  • Participate in hospital-wide activities and departmental recognition and socialization activities, and attend all departmental staff meetings.
  • Participate in efforts to improve departmental productivity and submit productivity-improvement ideas.
  • Ensure appropriate supplies are available and participate in efforts to contain costs or generate revenue; submit ideas to reduce expenses or add revenue.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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