Radiology TechnologistShift: VariousFull/Part Time: Part TimePay Range: $28.05 $42.10Location: Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center 4440 W 95th St Oak Lawn, IL 60453Benefits Eligible: YesHours Per Week: 20Our Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work, including:CompensationBase compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and MorePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramSchedule Details/Additional Information: Part time 2nd and 3rd shift coverage. Rotating weekends, limited call, 2 holiday shifts per year.Major Responsibilities:Determines appropriate radiographic technique and positions patients using immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum film quality.Operation of radiographic, fluoroscopic, portable, computed radiography and PACS equipment to ensure quality examinations.Adherence to department standards of radiographic quality.Delivery of patient care and in accordance with department standards of continued quality improvement.Ensure a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining continued awareness of safety hazards.Development of leadership skills and professionalism for self through participation in department and/or hospital-based committees and continuing education programs.Education/Experience Required:Graduate of an accredited School of Radiographic Technology Previous radiology experience is desirable. This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, ie., 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.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Knowledge of Radiology Information Computer System Ability to anticipate patient, employee and department needs and refer for action. Good communication skills.Licensed Radiographic Technologist by the IDNS/IEMA CPR Certification ARRT Registry eligiblePhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Exposed to radiation. Ability to operate portable equipment. Ability to deal with extremely ill patients. Ability to communicate with patients. Ability to adjust to flexible work hours. Ability to work weekends, holidays, and emergency call-back. Ability to participate in "on-call" program and available to department needs with minimal notice. Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting. LIGHT: Lifting up to 20 to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20 to 50 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. HEAVY: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills. Ability to practice high quality patient care and demonstrate technical competence. Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities. Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills. May be exposed to hazardous chemical, such as film processing chemicals. Ability to attend out-of-town site visits to view equipment.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.