Radiologic Technologist

It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?

• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services.
• The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked top 10 in Orthopedics by U.S.
• News and World Report.
• Founded in 2003, MOR is comprised of internationally-renowned Orthopedic and Spine surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world.
• MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics.

Ready to join? We are looking for a Radiologic Technologist at our Chicago, IL location, who would report to our Manager of Radiology. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare patient for radiologic procedures and takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Maintain working knowledge in the use of PACS, DR and CR Radiologic equipment.
• Use C-Arm where appropriate.
• Prepare medications for, and assists the physician with Fluoroscopic procedures.
• Maintain Radiology rooms and stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies
• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Assists physicians in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations. Measures and prepares medication and contrast media.