Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years. We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing a full range of health care services to meet the needs of our diverse community. We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our team!

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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting Interventional Radiologist during procedures of organ or body scans on patients. Administers and records isotope dosage in and observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Requires a degree in Radiology and Licensure with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. (ARRT) l Assist Interventional Radiologist with diagnostic and interventional procedures and services daily, according to protocols established by the Director Obtains films of highest quality under minimal direction and supervision. Responsible for professional performance and decision making in accordance with the clinical, fiscal and organizational objectives of the department and hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an Allied Health Education and an AMA approved program in Radiology.
• Current ARRT certification (or Registry eligible) and IEMA licensure
• CPR certification
• ACLS certification
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to handle information in a sensitive and tactful manner

SUPERVISION

Exercised: None. May orient new staff members to the practical procedures of the department.

Received: Reports to Director, Radiology. Receives general supervision from the senior Radiology Technologist, Director, Radiology and the Medical Director of Radiology

JOB RELATIONSHIPS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)

Utilizes good communication skills in daily interactions with patients, families, physicians, unit and hospital personnel. May have occasional contact with vendors. Adjusts patient interaction and/or treatment to match each patient’s age-specific developmental, educational, or other related needs.

JOB DUTIES ** (* denotes “essential function”** )

• Demonstrates the WMH Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers. *
• Positions, immobilizes and performs patient studies according to the established “protocol” set by the Radiologist and as requested by referring physicians. *
• Formulates appropriate questions for determining history and process for quality outcome. Makes judgments based on data collected. Uses data gained through assessment and collaboration with the health care team to develop a plan of care for each individual patient. Evaluates scan results for consistent technical quality by visually analyzing the finished hard copy radiograph or digital information. *
• Prepares procedural and examination rooms according to department specific guidelines. Ensures adequate supplies and equipment for function of work area. Initiates work and supply orders. *
• Schedules patients and provides age-appropriate explanation of procedures-preparation. Documents data on appropriate forms and enters information into the computer. *
• Insures the safety of patients, co-workers and property, including the safekeeping and maintenance of confidential information. Participates in related annual reviews. *
• · Demonstrates responsibility for own professional practice and growth by ensuring clinical knowledge base and skills are maintained and enhanced. Supports and maintains current knowledge of organizational and unit policies and procedures. *
• Actively participates in QA & I process. *
• Ability to wear lead during procedures requiring fluoroscopy.
• On Call requirement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Environment/Hazards: Corrected 20/20 vision required. Multi-task oriented, as frequent interruptions and fluctuating work flow may occur. Ability to move rapidly, excellent eye/hand coordination is essential. Walking, lifting, standing and moving patients may be required and sometimes in confined and/or noisy environment. Some possibility for needle sticks. Exposed to VDT rays from computers. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards. Demonstrates the ability to work under stressful conditions and difficult situations. Ability to wear lead during lifting, bending and patient procedures.

OSHA Category I: Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

TB Exposure: There is an occupational risk for exposure to TB and the incumbent is required to take TB control training, PPD skin tests and/or health screenings.

STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES

This document describes the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

All employees are required to familiarize themselves and continually comply with all federal and state healthcare laws, regulations and rules (including Medicare and Medicaid billing requirements which are applicable to the employee’s job duties). Any employee who becomes aware of possible noncompliance with applicable laws is required to promptly report such possible noncompliance to his or her immediate manager or the compliance Resource Line. No adverse action or any form of retaliation shall be taken by the Hospital against any employee because of that person’s good faith report of possible noncompliance.

Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.