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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Radiologic Technologist Clinic

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A radiographer license issued by the state in which the teammate practices is required.
  • Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association must be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • Completion of an accredited or approved Radiologic Technology program with advanced training beyond high school is required.
  • No prior experience is required.
  • Competency in radiology positioning and techniques is required.
  • Knowledge of radiation safety, anatomy, and radiology equipment is required.
  • Intermediate computer skills are required.
  • The role requires the ability to work independently and effective communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills for working with physicians, patients, and other staff.
  • The role requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, and reaching above the shoulders; standing or walking for most of the day; lifting up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds overhead; carrying up to 40 pounds; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and performing a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Clear speech, vision, and hearing are required, as is the ability to operate all equipment necessary for the job.
  • The role may involve exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids; personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic to advanced radiologic procedures, including general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, and C-arm procedures when performed at the assigned facility.
  • Explain procedures to patients, obtain clinical histories, confirm patients understand the procedures, and address their questions or concerns.
  • Position patients, select exposure factors for radiologic examinations, and provide radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
  • Identify patients and label their images; compare requisitions with physician orders to ensure exam accuracy; process images to ensure radiograph quality; and call patients back as necessary.
  • Assist, communicate, and consult with physicians, and work independently outside the department with providers.
  • Prepare and maintain records in accordance with regulatory agency requirements; enter patient and study information into the radiology information system; and document billing codes for procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
  • Serve as a technical resource, role model, and/or preceptor for students and staff; provide support to staff at the facility and throughout the system; and assist with accreditation efforts.
  • Perform patient positioning and transporting duties that involve lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique.
  • Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages by applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assessing patient status, interpreting information to identify age-specific needs, and providing care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

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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