Radiology Technologist Registry - Adults or Pediatrics - The University of Chicago Medicine

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Registry Radiology Technologist in the General Procedures or Pediatrics department.

As a Radiology Technologist, you will perform diagnostic imaging studies as assigned, utilize appropriate principles of radiation protection, exercise professional judgement in the performance of imaging procedures and be responsible for providing care of patients in your charge. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Reviews physician's order to assure appropriateness of examination being requested.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors based on body part, pathology, patient's age and technical equipment characteristics.
• Reviews images for proper positioning, technique and identification.
• Performs a variety of general diagnostic studies with efficiency and high standards of quality, assures that the proper protocol is used for any given examination and evaluates images for diagnostic quality prior to submitting for interpretation.
• Prepares contrast media for administration to patients and assists physician in the performance of GI/GU studies.
• Interfaces with customers, patients and their family members, medical staff and visitors in a friendly, professional manner.  Demonstrates consistent use of the AIDET principles and demonstrates flexibility in accommodating special needs of customers whenever possible. 

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in a related medical field of study or equivalent experience
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA approved program
• Certified by The American Registry of Radiological Technologists
• Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing diagnostic imaging
• Functions proficiently with all technical equipment in diagnostic modaltiy
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Good decision-making and judgment skills
• Maintain required continuing education as mandated by The American Registry of Radiological Technologists
• Considerable knowledge of standard office practices and procedures along with knowledge of computers and software programs specific to the UCMC and the radiology department
• CPR certification 

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: 0.1 FTE
• Shift: Registry, rotating
• Unit/Department: Imaging/X-Ray/Diagnostic (Adults or Pediatrics)
  
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available
• 3 assigned holidays a year

Must comply with UCMC’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.

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, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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The University of Chicago Medical Center 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.