All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Tuesday 8a-7p, Wednesday 8a-430p, Thursday 8a-7p, Friday 8a-430p

Shift: Days

Location: Plainfield Imaging Center, 15720 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60544

The role you'll contribute:

Performs Mammographic imaging procedures. Assists Radiologist in performance of Biopsies and other procedures. Performs X-Ray and DEXA imaging procedures as needed. Positions, moves, and obtains patient's history. Performs clerical duties. Performs basic patient care within scope of practice and to departmental standards. Responsibility to adhere to the Florida Hospital Corporate compliance plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Routinely examines requisitions, patient reports and previous films. If available, prior to mammographic examinations, for awareness of information such as: procedure requested, patients condition, patient history, and any other special notes or comments.
• Performs X-Ray and DEXA imaging procedures as needed.
• Demonstrates competency in the selection of proper positioning and technical factors in digital mammography to demonstrate appropriate anatomical structures and possible corresponding pathology.
• Uses accepted ACR/MQSA and departmental standards of positioning and image quality of mammograms.
• Knows ACR QA/QC manual and demonstrates ability to perform these tests regularly as required.
• Knows MQSA Quality Standards for Mammographers and maintains education units as required. By MQSA. State License, And ARRT.
• Accurately documents all procedures and patients clinical history that is pertinent to the mammographic examination.
• Regularly practices aseptic techniques as necessary; after each patient, always keeps equipment clean and disinfected according to manufacturers standards; maintains orderliness in area of responsibility.
• Practices sterile technique as necessary, when assisting Radiologist during stereotactic biopsies.
• Always demonstrates an awareness of radiation safety procedures for self and others by using radiation safety devices according to government and departmental policy.
• Regularly checks equipment, accessories, and supplies; keep area stocked at all times.
• Maintains patients confidentiality and demonstrates respect for patients modesty at all times.
• Knows and maintains institutional policies regarding patient care, fire, safety, and infection control.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of patients served (adult, geriatric) and maintains knowledge of the development and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Associate Preferred
• Bachelor's Preferred
• High School Grad or Equiv Required
• One or more years of Work Experience Required
• Computer proficiency required
• Judgments must be made on a regular basis regarding exam protocols and imaging techniques, based upon patient condition and provisional diagnosis.
• Mature judgment is frequently needed in dealing with special patient requirements and assessing critical issues such as contrast/drug reactions. Must be able to assess and maintain work flow in area
• Have frequent ongoing contacts with patients, families, physicians and other departments. Voice must be pleasant in face-to-face and telephone conversations
• Densitometer, RMI phantom, QC test materials, computer, copy machine, fax, and standard office equipment
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Required and
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required and
• Physicist-Rad Therapy IEMA (PHYS-RAD) Required or
• Certified Radiologic Tech (CR-TECH) Required or
• KY Med Imagin/Rad (KBMIRT) Required or
• Medical Radiation Technology - IEMA (MRT-IEMA) Required or
• Lic Radiology Technologist (LRT-TECH) Required

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Radiology/Imaging

Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25034641

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.