Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a CT Technologist for a job in Evergreen Park, Illinois.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: CT TechnologistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: Ongoing36 hours per weekShift: nightsEmployment Type: Staff
Position Requirements:12 hour shifts 7 pm- 7 am Every third weekend holidays and some call.3 year general radiologyARRT registryIEMA licenseCPR within in 3 months of hireBasic knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and basic CT proceduresGood oral and written communication skillsComputer competentARRT registryIEMA licenseCPR certification (within 3 months of hire)IV certification (within 3 months of hire)Must pass advanced CT certification within 1 year of hire. Ability to work overtime when needed and respond to work at short notice (eg. Disaster Call back)Ability to be flexible in starting times to meet departmental demands. (weekend rotation,flexible hours, other shifts)Ability to work weekends and holidaysAbility to participate in on~call programs and available to department needs with minimal noticeAbility to show excellent technical competenceIV certifiedAbility to show computer competence and equipment skill competence (eg. power injector)Ability to practice high quality patient care ~ very good communication skills ~ follows age specific guidelinesAbility to demonstrate very good oral and written communication skillsGood organizational skillsAbility to deal with extremely ill patients ~ can handle stressful situations professionallyAbility to make independent professional decisions using good judgement skillsAbility to function independently with minimal assistance in performing jobAttends education and safety inservices ~ completes all safety modulesMay be exposed to hazardous chemicalsExposed to radiation ~ follows radiation safety guidelinesAbility to attend out of town site visits/training if neededAbility to do light, medium or heavy liftingLight: Lifting up to 20~50 pounds occasionally and/or up to10 pounds frequentlyMedium: Lifting up to 20~50 pounds occasionally and/or upto 10 pounds constantlyHeavy: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to50 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 poundsfrequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantlyThis position will recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging. Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.Purpose:To provide diagnostic Computed Tomography Services to inpatients, outpatients, and Emergency Department patients under the direction of the supervising radiologist in accordance with established operating procedures and clinical protocols. To provide safe, prompt, efficient, and cost effective CT Services.Accountabilities:Performs CT scans and reformations according to established clinical protocols, guidelines and department operating proceduresAccountable for obtaining pertinent patient history to provide the radiologist with adequate information for exam interpretation and to ensure procedural criteria is met.Accountable for documentation of all patient information on appropriate forms for department records related to preservation of patient records, patient statistics, billing information and suppliesAccountable for being compliant with established Accrediting Organization, IEMA and department safety safety standards toAdvocate Aurora Health Job ID #R126024. Posted job title: Ct Technologist TraineeAbout Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care. Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.BenefitsHoliday PayGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsMileage reimbursementEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insuranceDiscount program