CT Technologist -$5000 Sign-on Bonus - Rush University Medical Center
Oak Park, IL
About the Job
Job Description
Location: Oak Park, IL
Hospital: RUSH Oak Park Hospital
Department: Diag Srvcs-CT
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (11:00 pm to 7:30 am) Monday through Friday, every other weekend
Rotate every other weekend shifts, holidays and on-call rotation
Why join RUSH Oak Park Hospital’s team of talented CT Tech's?
· $5,000 sign-on bonus
·Free parking
·Convenient location, with easy access to the CTA Green and Blue lines
·Historic village of Oak Park:
· Vibrant downtown area
-Multiple shopping venues and dining options
-Eclectic arts district
-High-quality schools
Bordering the city on both its east and north sides, the Village of Oak Park calls itself "Chicago's fun next-door neighbor." Oak Park is known for its splendid tree-lined streets, its diverse population and a storied history that includes being the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway and comedy great Bob Newhart, among many other notables. Famed architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright lived in Oak Park for 20 years, from 1889 until 1909 — walking around Oak Park, you are very likely to pass a house designed by the architectural master, perhaps even the home and studio where he worked and raised a family. Other Oak Park attractions include a vibrant downtown area, multiple shopping venues, an eclectic arts district, high-quality schools, a wide variety of dining options and a strong community spirit.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Senior Tech and with limited supervision, coordinates and performs CT examinations, contributing to the efficient operation of the department and promoting the philosophy, to ensure the quality of patient care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
• Receives and reviews requests for CT studies.
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all CT procedures.
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease processes to ensure scans of diagnostic quality.
• Operates highly complex equipment within the department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality scans using the A.L.A.R.A. standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage change.
• Maintains equipment and CT room in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Performs computer skills and shows working knowledge of patient orders, status changes patient charges and profiles.
• Administers various agents to render specific organs or systems more opaque.
• Possesses and utilizes proper aseptic technique and isolation procedures when appropriate.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician’s orders.
• Must be available for on-call status after normal working hours.
• Competent in the use of PACS, CR and EPIC systems.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Program.
• Registered by the ARRT.
• Current Active Illinois State License
• CT Registered.
• Ability to deal efficiently and courteously with all hospital personnel.
• Verbal and written skills necessary to facilitate communication with a variety of personnel.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and greater for 30% of the workday.
• Visually and physically able to do computer work 90% of the workday.
RUSH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE EVALUATE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS, AND OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS.
Position CT Technologist -$5000 Sign-on Bonus
Location US:IL:Oak Park
Req ID 2138
Location: Oak Park, IL
Hospital: RUSH Oak Park Hospital
Department: Diag Srvcs-CT
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (11:00 pm to 7:30 am) Monday through Friday, every other weekend
Rotate every other weekend shifts, holidays and on-call rotation
Why join RUSH Oak Park Hospital’s team of talented CT Tech's?
· $5,000 sign-on bonus
·Free parking
·Convenient location, with easy access to the CTA Green and Blue lines
·Historic village of Oak Park:
· Vibrant downtown area
-Multiple shopping venues and dining options
-Eclectic arts district
-High-quality schools
Bordering the city on both its east and north sides, the Village of Oak Park calls itself "Chicago's fun next-door neighbor." Oak Park is known for its splendid tree-lined streets, its diverse population and a storied history that includes being the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway and comedy great Bob Newhart, among many other notables. Famed architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright lived in Oak Park for 20 years, from 1889 until 1909 — walking around Oak Park, you are very likely to pass a house designed by the architectural master, perhaps even the home and studio where he worked and raised a family. Other Oak Park attractions include a vibrant downtown area, multiple shopping venues, an eclectic arts district, high-quality schools, a wide variety of dining options and a strong community spirit.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Senior Tech and with limited supervision, coordinates and performs CT examinations, contributing to the efficient operation of the department and promoting the philosophy, to ensure the quality of patient care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
• Receives and reviews requests for CT studies.
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all CT procedures.
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease processes to ensure scans of diagnostic quality.
• Operates highly complex equipment within the department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality scans using the A.L.A.R.A. standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage change.
• Maintains equipment and CT room in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Performs computer skills and shows working knowledge of patient orders, status changes patient charges and profiles.
• Administers various agents to render specific organs or systems more opaque.
• Possesses and utilizes proper aseptic technique and isolation procedures when appropriate.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician’s orders.
• Must be available for on-call status after normal working hours.
• Competent in the use of PACS, CR and EPIC systems.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Program.
• Registered by the ARRT.
• Current Active Illinois State License
• CT Registered.
• Ability to deal efficiently and courteously with all hospital personnel.
• Verbal and written skills necessary to facilitate communication with a variety of personnel.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and greater for 30% of the workday.
• Visually and physically able to do computer work 90% of the workday.
RUSH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE EVALUATE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS, AND OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS.
Position CT Technologist -$5000 Sign-on Bonus
Location US:IL:Oak Park
Req ID 2138
Source : Rush University Medical Center