Salt Creek Surgery Center·Westmont, Illinois
Operates imaging equipment to perform diagnostic x-rays and fluoroscopy while ensuring radiation safety for patients and staff. Manages equipment maintenance, documentation, and coordinates with physicians to prepare procedure rooms.
Part Time - 3 days per week, 10 hours per shift
Benefit eligible (30+ hours a week) Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms.
Operates imaging equipment and performs diagnostic x-rays (if applicable) on patients as ordered by the physician and under the guidance of the physician. Assists in preparing the operating / procedure rooms, as needed. Documents duration of radiation, tests equipment weekly, examines protective x-ray aprons for integrity, and documents the results of tests / examinations. Maintains all necessary documentation, logs, equipment reports, etc. related to the radiology services offered at the center.
As a representative of this facility, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct effect on the center's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, physicians, referral sources, guest, visitors, volunteer workers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with the center's standards and guidelines to promote positive relations.
Demonstrates competence in x-ray / fluoroscopy technologist skills. Demonstrates competence in selecting exposure factors and positioning, and consistently produces high-quality images. Demonstrates competence and proficient use of equipment. Adequately troubleshoots equipment problems. Oversees and manages the performance of required maintenance of equipment by adhering to cleaning care, storage, and calibration procedures as directed. Demonstrates proficiency in procedure preparation. Assembles necessary supplies and positioning aids for scheduling procedures according to physician’s preference card. Proficiently practices radiation safety for self and patient. Wears radiological monitoring devices and adheres to principles of radiation protection. Maintains established safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Reports infractions to supervisor. Respects patients/introduces self to patient. Effectively communicates center, organizational, and industrial information to staff. Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization’s overall mission. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job-related hazards. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Follows the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as the radiology leader of the center and works to facilitate the center’s ability to meet its goals and objectives. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Other duties as assigned.
Education Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology or a related field from an accredited program.
Certifications/Licensure Must possess a current (state) license as a Radiology Technician. American Registry of Radiology Technicians (ARRT) certification preferred.
Experience Minimum of one-year fluoroscopy experience. C-Arm experience required. BLS certification. Ambulatory Surgery Center experience preferred.
Soft Skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, patients, physicians and the general public. Must be able to work variable hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the center’s daily surgery schedule.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Market context
Illinois healthcare employers continue to seek radiologic technologists for hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and mobile services, with demand often tied to patient volume and coverage needs. This role is competitive because ARRT certification, Illinois licensure, a clean driving record, and strong patient-care skills are commonly required, and the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and paid holidays. Before applying, confirm your credentials match the posting and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the original description.
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