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What they do
A Radiologic Technician or Technologist operates X Ray, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or CT (Computed Tomography) scan equipment to take diagnostic images of a patient. Works with doctors to obtain specific images necessary for medical diagnosis.
$57,008 / year median in Illinois
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Location:
Oak Park, Illinois Business Unit:
Rush Oak Park Hospital:
Rush Oak Park Hospital Department:
Diag Srvcs-US Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)Shift:
Shift 1Work Schedule:
8 Hr (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)Sign-on Bonus :
$5,000 Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).Pay Range:
$38.02 - $61.88 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.Summary:
Works closely with the Manager of Medical Imaging and Radiologists to supervise and perform technical procedures in the ultrasound/vascular department. Coordinates with the other departments the day to day activity for routine, portable and invasive patient procedures. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited ultrasound program.
- RDMS.
- 3-5 years' experience
- Current CPR
- Ability to deal efficiently, ethically, and courteously with all hospital personnel.
- Good verbal and written skills to facilitate communication with the medical and technical personnel.
- Knowledge of both ultrasound and vascular procedures.
- All employees who were part of Rush Oak Park on or before January 1, 2010, are considered grandfathered in terms of education, experience, and certification.
Responsibilities:
- Is responsible for the departments' operational excellence and ensures the department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.
- Is responsible for assigning employees work schedules and authorizing changes to schedules in accordance with the hospital and departmental policies.
- Initiates counseling and disciplinary action in a timely and supportive manner.
- Manages the workflow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments, taking into consideration priority of work and skill of employees.
- Demonstrates fiscal accountability for departments operating budgets and resources. Demonstrates the ability to achieve outcomes within the allocated budgets.
- Has the ability to cope with and manage change as well as help others to the same.
- Collaborates with other departments to create systems and problem solve ongoing issues that impact departmental/organizational goals and patient care delivery.
- Demonstrates positive communication skills evidenced by effective working relationships.
- Evaluates and maintains the quality of exams produced. Ensures proper performance of the exams using universal precautions techniques.
- Ensure proper orientation and training of new employees within the department.
- Ensures the equipment in the department is maintained in safe and proper working condition.