CT/X-ray Technologist, PRN - Crown Point

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine Northwest Indiana, Inc. as a Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist in the Radiology Department.

Here, you will perform Xray and Computed Tomography (CT) procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.

The Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient’s conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures.

Services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.

This position is a 100% onsite opportunity.

You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Essential Job Functions

Performs both XR and CT scans as assigned and holds competency for both XR and CT procedures. Performs procedures according to set protocols established by radiologists.

Review all requisitions to ensure correct exam(s) have been ordered and allotted the proper time frame. To coordinate exams that requires direct Radiologist involvement.

Has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, young and mature adults, and geriatric patients.

Prepares contrast media, performs venipuncture, and administers contrast to patients under the direction of the physician.

Review/evaluate completed exams for quality and proper format. Makes notation to Radiologist when images are to be repeated and the proper technical factors needed for correction.

Provides patient education prior to, during, and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce patient anxiety and enhance patient comfort, providing optimal imaging.

Reports and records all malfunctioning equipment to Imaging Manager and/or Radiology Engineering appropriately.

Appropriately utilizes imaging systems, accessories and patient positioning techniques to generate quality images

Utilizes radiology information systems in accordance with current guidelines and protocols.

Actively participates in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Works closely with patient access team, medical assistants, nurses and physicians to achieve positive outcomes and optimal patient flow.

Ensure safety of patients and non-radiology staff in and around the MRI scanner. Ensures that all regulatory compliance standards are met to ensure patient and staff safety.

Participates in continuing education activities to maintain appropriate accreditation

Perform daily quality assurance (QA) scans to ensure the system is in good working order. Check to ensure that routine

PMs (Preventive Maintenance) are performed as scheduled. Routinely check the RF coils for damage/and report repairs as needed. Document all system errors and save raw image and raw data when necessary to help service personnel troubleshoot any problems with the systems.

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To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other.

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If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you.

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