Radiology Tech Assistant, Part-Time River East Location

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Part-Time Radiology Assistant at River East

The Radiology Tech Assistant performs a wide variety of tasks to assist the Imaging Team in achieving the overall efficiencies within the Radiology Technical work areas. Their responsibilities include patient care technical assistance and visitor advocacy. Reports to the Imaging Center Manager with daily tasks as assigned under the direction of the Imaging Team Leader (ITL) and/or a Registered Radiology Technologist (RRT).

The Radiology Tech Assistant collaborates with Radiology Department Leaders to connect with Radiology Imaging Technologist Programs providing them with the support and assistance needed to develop their future careers as imaging technologists.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clinical professional appearance and is prepared to support patient workflow including room turnover and helping to clean equipment before and after patient care.
• Participates in in-service opportunities to become familiar with changes in clinical practice.
• Meets required due dates for all compliance-related education. (via Absorb)
• Supports pre-imaging exam clinical workflow and patient prep.
• Assists in inventory management and restocking of supplies as needed. Reports concerns or issues as appropriate to the leader and/or documentation via ERS (event reporting systems)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• CPR certification in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 90 days of hire.

• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions including but not limited to departmental policies and standard work procedures.

• Ability to perform a variety of tasks with minimal supervision.

• Ability to perform tasks requiring continuous physical effort.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong consideration will be given to candidates who are actively pursuing a clinical program opportunity as a Radiologic Technologist or similar career.

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Part Time/0.6 FTE
• Days
• Unit/Department: Rad Gen Procedures
• CBA Code: Non-Union

In this role we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 24 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Day shift from approximately 8am-430pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the River East campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary depending on the week but we anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekends (Saturdays) every week).

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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