Radiology Technologist II Weekend Program Overnights

Job description

Department: 36303 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Radiology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: $5,000 Sign on Bonus Position eligible for weekend program special pay of $8/hr Position eligible for overnight shift differential of $4/hr Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7pm - 7am Call and Holidays required Pay Range $30.70 - $46.05 Major Responsibilities Performs and/or assists with Radiographic and Fluoroscopic procedures. Checks requisition for physician notes and/or special instructions and consults with Radiologist or physician as necessary. Verifies patient identification by verbal confirmation and validates proof of identity. Documents patient medical history pertaining to specific procedure on medical record. Operates Radiographic equipment within the department and selects proper technical factors on individual patient basis. Prepares and administers contrast media as required . Performs surgical and portable examinations as assigned. Assures that procedure rooms are adequately supplied. Maintains patient records and documents closing orders, fixing exceptions, obtaining STAT readings and verifying correct exam was sent to Stentor. Minimum Job Requirements Education Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology. Certification / License BLS r equired Work Experience Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Must meet all required elements of competency checklists for advancement level and have 2 years’ experience as Rad Tech I. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handling equipment and monitoring supplies . May frequently be required to stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating Radiographic equipment. Must be able to use hands for power gripping , speed work and precision during manipulation of Radiographic equipment and in the case of injured and/or diseased patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 10 feet is necessary. Exposure to various physical conditions such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and being near moving equipment. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity. DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position . Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders . 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