Department:

36317 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - CT

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Every Friday and Saturday night.

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

$5,000 sign-on bonus!

Major Responsibilities:

Performs Computerized Tomography procedures according to the policies, procedures and department requirements set up by the Medical Director of Cat Scan and the Manager. Performs as required, any post processing or required reconstructions specified by the department protocol. Performs service recover and escalates patient concerns to coordinator, Supervisor or Manager if necessary.Obtains pertinent patient history and other relevant information, documents information on correct forms and ensures that documentation is complete and signed. Performs required Radiology Information System functions. Responsible for charging of patient exams, completion of exam workflow and verifying study information for interpretation by a radiologist.Starts IV’s for patients following the guidelines set up by the radiology department. Administers contrast material as prescribed by a Radiologist. Monitors patient condition during procedure. Maintains appropriate inventory and checks all dates on supplies. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of code blue. Notifies Radiologist when emergency medical help is needed. (i.e. contrast reactions and respiratory distress)Performs quality assurance tests on all CT equipment. Maintains clean room and equipment. Maintains a well supplied biopsy cart.Schedules patients when necessary and hands out patient prep for CT examination.Assist in orienting new associates and training personnel on new Radiology systems or equipment when installed.

Education/Experience Required:

12-24 months experience in radiology. Graduate of Radiologic Technology program. 1 hour annually in stroke care

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Knowledge of principles of CT Knowledge of equipment Knowledge of anatomyARRT Registration IDNS License CPR Certification IV Certification within 3 months of date of hire CT Registration within 1 year of date of hire

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:

Able to work with all types of behaviors and people. Able to work on short notice. Flexible in starting times. Willing to work overtime when needed. As required must be able to lift, move and transport patients. May be exposed to ionizing radiation and infectious disease.If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.