Interventional Radiologic Technologist - Neuro Job at Advocate Health Care (Aurora)

Job Responsibility

Competently operates angiographic equipment used to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures
Acts as a scrub assistant on basic interventional and surgical procedures
Monitors patients and alerts staff of life threatening changes in patient status
Applies the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required
Identifies and processes images, assuring that images are of diagnostic quality
Assists clinical engineering staff in evaluating digital equipment
Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy
Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images
Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies
Enters patient and study information into the radiology information system
Documents billing codes of procedures performed
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties

Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology
Competent in basic radiology positioning and techniques
Knowledge of basic radiation safety and aseptic techniques
Knowledge of anatomy that includes vascular and/or cerebral
Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills
Ability to work independently
Intermediate computer skills
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing

Sign on bonus eligible based on experience and FTE
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance