Position Highlights:

• Position: Radiologic Technologist II
• Location: Schaumburg, IL
• Part Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 3:00pm or 3:00pm - 8:00pm, Rotating Saturday 8:00am- 6:00pm
• Required Travel: Yes, as needed

A Brief Overview:
The Radiologic Technologist II will operate radiology equipment and perform radiographic examinations to provide the clinical team with films, images, or other records to be used for diagnosis and/or treatment. The Radiologic Technologist II will explain radiology procedures to patients, position patients for safe examinations, and help establish the patient's trust to the clinical team.

What you will do:

• Positions patients and radiologic equipment to capture the correct area and produce clear images.
• Practices safe radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Instructs patient concerning procedures to be performed and proper breathing techniques; cautions against physical movements which would alter radiograph results.
• Utilizes and promotes AIDET concepts in all customer interactions.
• Reviews images to make sure they are diagnostic and ready for a radiologists’ interpretation.
• Evaluates anatomical views, image quality, completeness of study and other factors to ensure appropriate information is presented.
• Identifies discrepancies or inconsistencies in patient data and corrects the information in the PACS or EPIC systems.
• Maintains operational level of equipment and accessories; calibrating and cleaning when needed; reports in writing all broken and malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Transports and operates portable x-ray equipment in areas such as the Emergency Room, Intensive Care, and Cardiac Care when patients cannot be taken to the Radiology Department.
• Receives patient medical history and information, ensures files and records are properly completed with correct information such as patient's name, anatomical views taken, procedural code and so forth.
• Collaborates with multiple departments to satisfy routine and provisional requests.
• Contacts nursing units and patient transport department to coordinate in-house patient exams in a timely manner.
• Initiates internal transport if delay is communicated from transport.
• Communicates pertinent data to nursing unit responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
• Ensures that patients are not left in the hallways by assigning radiology staff to transport.
• Assists in Fluoroscopy and OR procedures, if applicable.
• Assists and contributes to the training of X-ray students and new employees.
• Has basic knowledge of HIS/RIS/PACS.
• If assigned to surgery, carries charge pager and surgery phone at all times.
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What you will need:

• 1 Year previous x-ray experience in a surgical environment, preferred.
• ARRT - Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Required
• Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - State of Illinois IEMA (IEMA)
• AHA Heartsaver CPR - American Heart Association (AHA) Required
• Valid Illinois driver’s license Required

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities