Interventional Radiology Technologist I, Full-Time Days
Job Description:
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as an Interventional Radiology Technologist in the Center for Care and Discovery.
Performs diagnostic imaging studies as assigned. Applies principles of radiation protection. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of imagining procedures. Provides necessary patient care during the course of imaging procedures.
UChicago Medicine offers tuition reimbursement options, health and well-being plans and competitive rates. You have an opportunity to have a rewarding job and be an important part of an internationally recognized medical team caring for patients at a level 1 trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Essential Job Functions- Has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
- Positions patient
- Selects proper technical factors
- Utilizes computer to record patient status
- Functions proficiently with all technical equipment in diagnostic modality
- Assists physician in performing imaging studies
- Prepares contrast media for administration to patients and assists the physician
- Works independently in assigned areas as assigned
- Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients
- Handles patient in conformance with all established safety procedures
- Process images and patient records in conformance with all established operational procedures
- Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiate life support measures where appropriate
- Instructs patient in exam procedures
- Is aware of and responsive to physical and psychological needed of patients under his/her care
- Maintains technical imaging equipment in proper working condition
- Reports malfunctioning equipment or housekeeping issues to appropriate person
- Keeps equipment and work area clean and neat according to current 5S standards
- Maintains an adequate inventory of all necessary supplies utilizing established par levls
- Participates in continuing educational programs to maintain and upgrade technical skills
- Contributes to the orientation of new staff technologist and student technologist as required
- Performs other duties as requested
- High school diploma or equivalent. Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA approved school for radiologic technologists
- Current certification by ARRT (VI) - Vascular Interventional and Licensure by the State of Illinois (IEMA).
- Additional skills sought include effective communication skills and ability to work effectively with other staff members who make up the team providing care to patients
- Two years of previous experience working in Interventional/Special Procedures setting is preferred
- Job Type/FTE: 1.00, Full-time
- Shift: 7am-5:30pm
- Call Requirements- 6 to 7 weeks depending on the rotation
- Unit/Department: Rad Intervention
Why Join Us:
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other.We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters.
Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well.Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.