Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA
235 days ago
Radiologic Technologist - Operating Room (Neurosciences)

Shift: Full time, Days, 40 Hrs/week

$6,000 Sign On Bonus

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Sign On Bonus Offered

Reporting to the Director of Radiology/Imaging with accountability to the manager and under the direction of the surgeons and the radiologists performs surgical diagnostic procedure in surgery and other diagnostic x-ray procedures; trains and supervises students in the Surgery Department area.



1. Performs all types of diagnostic procedures with strong emphasize on surgical diagnostic procedure examinations using a c-arm, including but not limited to Cholangiograms, hip pinnings, femoral roddings, retrogrades, pace maker implants, cystoscopy, bronchoscopy, femoral bypass, O-Arm and Pain Management. Ability to perform Medtronics Stealth Navigation a plus.


2. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for all age groups of patients (neonatal through geriatric); implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient.


3. Participates in ensuring aseptic conditions are maintained in the Surgical room during the examination process; Cleans all radiographic equipment after each patient.

4. Processes images and checks for proper quality.

5. Reports any diagnostic equipment in surgery malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor as well as able to place service request.

6. Assists in maintaining adequate levels of supplies in work areas.

7. Supervises activities of students assigned to surgical work area and assists in appropriate training of students.

8. Participates in "on-call" rotation schedule.

9. Schedules exams and maintains quality of services in the Surgery area in the absence of the Primary Lead Surgical Technologist. Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

10. Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by attending Continuing Education classes, seminars, and reading professional journals.

11. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies and procedures.

12. Able to work Holidays as well as take Holiday call.

Shift: Full time, Days, 40 Hrs/week

$6,000 Sign On Bonus

Link to Dr. Kassam Nursing video:https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/5QHm7opr-XeutI0oA.html

Sign On Bonus Offered

Reporting to the Director of Radiology/Imaging with accountability to the manager and under the direction of the surgeons and the radiologists performs surgical diagnostic procedure in surgery and other diagnostic x-ray procedures; trains and supervises students in the Surgery Department area.



1. Performs all types of diagnostic procedures with strong emphasize on surgical diagnostic procedure examinations using a c-arm, including but not limited to Cholangiograms, hip pinnings, femoral roddings, retrogrades, pace maker implants, cystoscopy, bronchoscopy, femoral bypass, O-Arm and Pain Management. Ability to perform Medtronics Stealth Navigation a plus.


2. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for all age groups of patients (neonatal through geriatric); implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient.


3. Participates in ensuring aseptic conditions are maintained in the Surgical room during the examination process; Cleans all radiographic equipment after each patient.

4. Processes images and checks for proper quality.

5. Reports any diagnostic equipment in surgery malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor as well as able to place service request.

6. Assists in maintaining adequate levels of supplies in work areas.

7. Supervises activities of students assigned to surgical work area and assists in appropriate training of students.

8. Participates in "on-call" rotation schedule.

9. Schedules exams and maintains quality of services in the Surgery area in the absence of the Primary Lead Surgical Technologist. Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

10. Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by attending Continuing Education classes, seminars, and reading professional journals.

11. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies and procedures.

12. Able to work Holidays as well as take Holiday call.

1. Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program required.

2. Current ARRT registration with certification in Radiography and Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Dept of Nuclear Safety accreditation (IEMA)required.

3. One year experience as a general radiographer with operating roomexperience

4. Current CPR certification required from American Heart Association.

5. Knowledge of and/or experience in the correct use of body mechanics.

6. Demonstrated ability to perform numerous radiographic examinations in OR,


7. The interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and who may be anxious or confused and to interact whit surgeons and other hospital staff.

8. The analytical ability to determine proper patient positioning and to determine quality of exams performed.

9. The communication skills necessary to inform patients regarding examination procedures and discuss procedure requirement with surgeons.

10. The ability to maintain a flexible work schedule which includes accommodating patients past scheduled work hours.

11. The ability to use a computer to perform the representative functions and competencies of the job as defined by the Radiology Department.

12. The ability to work OR

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Moderate physical effort. Requires continuous standing or walking. Requires frequent lifting or moving of average weight material (positioning and moving equipment) and occasionally lifting or moving heavy weight material (transferring patients) in difficult work positions.

2. Flow of work and character of duties involves concentrated mental/visual attention much or all of the time along with manual coordination.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Conditions are acceptable. At least one disagreeable element or hazard, i.e. risk of exposure to radiation, is frequently present in the environment and there is occasional exposure to infectious diseases.

1. Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program required.

2. Current ARRT registration with certification in Radiography and Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Dept of Nuclear Safety accreditation (IEMA)required.

3. One year experience as a general radiographer with operating roomexperience

4. Current CPR certification required from American Heart Association.

5. Knowledge of and/or experience in the correct use of body mechanics.

6. Demonstrated ability to perform numerous radiographic examinations in OR,


7. The interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and who may be anxious or confused and to interact whit surgeons and other hospital staff.

8. The analytical ability to determine proper patient positioning and to determine quality of exams performed.

9. The communication skills necessary to inform patients regarding examination procedures and discuss procedure requirement with surgeons.

10. The ability to maintain a flexible work schedule which includes accommodating patients past scheduled work hours.

11. The ability to use a computer to perform the representative functions and competencies of the job as defined by the Radiology Department.

12. The ability to work OR

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Moderate physical effort. Requires continuous standing or walking. Requires frequent lifting or moving of average weight material (positioning and moving equipment) and occasionally lifting or moving heavy weight material (transferring patients) in difficult work positions.

2. Flow of work and character of duties involves concentrated mental/visual attention much or all of the time along with manual coordination.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Conditions are acceptable. At least one disagreeable element or hazard, i.e. risk of exposure to radiation, is frequently present in the environment and there is occasional exposure to infectious diseases.

About Us
Serving Chicago's northwest suburbs since 1959, we are an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to providing outstanding care in the communities we call home. Our comprehensive, patient-centered system of care has dozens of locations throughout the area.
Our award-winning care has been recognized on a national level. Some of our top awards include:

America's 250 Best Hospitals™ Award recipient for three years in a row from Healthgrades®Magnet® designation for nursing excellence, received consecutively since 2006The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval and Comprehensive Stroke Center designationOur team includes:4,000 employees1,200 physicians on staff200 primary are and specialty physicians
Annually, we treat an average of 20,000 inpatients and provide:350,000 outpatient visits76,000 emergency department visits38,000 home care visits2,700 newborn deliveriesA growing healthcare system
Over the years, we have continued to grow to meet the area's changing needs. Today, we're a world-class healthcare provider that combines compassionate care with a healing environment, cutting-edge clinical expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, including:A 509-bed hospital, including the South Pavilion with 200 private roomsThe William J. and Marian H. Busse Center for Specialty Medicine, an eight-floor facility housing physician offices, medical specialty services and advanced diagnostic technologyA Level III NICU, Level II Trauma Center and a dedicated pediatric emergency departmentFive Immediate Care Centers, in Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine and Schaumburg23 physician offices in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows and SchaumburgNine outpatient imaging locations that provide advanc emergency departmentFive Immediate Care Centers, in Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine and Schaumburg23 physician offices in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows and SchaumburgNine outpatient imaging locations that provide advanced imaging technology, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray and 3D mammography13 clinical laboratory sites in seven suburbs and at the hospital33-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit and seven outpatient rehabilitation centersThe Wellness Center, a premier health and fitness center and spa on the NCH campusA full-service, retail pharmacy on the hospital campus

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