Interventional Radiology Technologist I, Full-Time Days

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as an Interventional Radiology Technologist in the Center for Care and Discovery.

Performs diagnostic imaging studies as assigned. Applies principles of radiation protection. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of imagining procedures. Provides necessary patient care during the course of imaging procedures.

UChicago Medicine offers tuition reimbursement options, health and well-being plans and competitive rates. You have an opportunity to have a rewarding job and be an important part of an internationally recognized medical team caring for patients at a level 1 trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Essential Job Functions

• Has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients

• Positions patient

• Selects proper technical factors

• Utilizes computer to record patient status

• Functions proficiently with all technical equipment in diagnostic modality

• Assists physician in performing imaging studies

• Prepares contrast media for administration to patients and assists the physician

• Works independently in assigned areas as assigned

• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients

• Handles patient in conformance with all established safety procedures

• Process images and patient records in conformance with all established operational procedures

• Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiate life support measures where appropriate

• Instructs patient in exam procedures

• Is aware of and responsive to physical and psychological needed of patients under his/her care

• Maintains technical imaging equipment in proper working condition

• Reports malfunctioning equipment or housekeeping issues to appropriate person

• Keeps equipment and work area clean and neat according to current 5S standards

• Maintains an adequate inventory of all necessary supplies utilizing established par levls

• Participates in continuing educational programs to maintain and upgrade technical skills

• Contributes to the orientation of new staff technologist and student technologist as required

• Performs other duties as requested

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA approved school for radiologic technologists

• Current certification by ARRT (R). Interventional Radiology (IR) cross training available.

• Licensure by the State of Illinois (IEMA).

• Additional skills sought include effective communication skills and ability to work effectively with other staff members who make up the team providing care to patients

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: 1.00, Full-time

• Shift: 8am-6:30pm

• Call Requirements- 6 to 7 weeks depending on the rotation

• Unit/Department: Rad Intervention