Careers at La Rabida Children's Hospital

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a Registry/PRN Radiologic Technologist for the Radiology department in Chicago, IL.

At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple: we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated.  Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around.  If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you. 

Job Summary:
The Radiology Technologist will perform general and portable radiography exams, EKG’s and all duties related to the orderly function of the Department of Radiology

Radiology Technologist Essential Functions:
Complete and process radiographs, including all essential paperwork
Review the physician’s order to assure appropriateness of the examination being requested
Maintain effective client (physician and patient) and interdepartmental relationships
Maintain technical expertise
Complete and process radiographs

• Position and transfer patients
• Select proper technical factors on an individual patient basis
• Select and operate equipment
• Provide immobilization devices as required
• Provide protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards
• Process diagnostic images
• Review images for proper positioning, technique, and identification
• Responsible for completing all exams before leaving the shift after checking with the patient departments
• Radiology staff are responsible for after-hours ON-CALL

Operate the department in an efficient and effective manner under approved hospital and departmental policies and guidelines

• Follow hospital infection control policies
• Maintain adequate records
• Responsible for completing the logbook, verifying requisitions, and coordinating orders
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the radiology department
• Responsible for transmitting images and EKGs for reports and finalizing information in the patient's EMR
• Responsible for confirming images with the correct orders are sent to PACS for the Radiologist

Maintain effective client (physician, provider, and staff) and interdepartmental relations

• Interact with patients and families in a professional manner
• Act as a technical resource for the physician or clinical departments

Perform EKGs

• Perform EKGs following the established departmental guidelines
• Prepare and send EKGs to the University of Chicago Department of Pediatric Cardiology for interpretation
• Deliver completed EKG interpretations to the physician and appropriate areas (nursing unit or medical records)

Maintain Technical Expertise

• Attend continuing education workshops
• Maintain CPR certification
• Maintain a current state of Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety license
• Maintain current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certificate

What we need from you:
Education: Completion of a formal radiology technology training program at an American Medical Association-approved school (will accept new grads)
Related Work Experience:  At least one (1) year of experience in clinical radiology and experience with Computerized Radiography or Digital Radiography.
Licensure/Certification: A Current Illinois Radiology Technologist License is required. Accreditation by the Illinois Emergency Management agency is required, and this accreditation must be renewed every two years. An American Registry of Radiologic Technology certificate is required. Annual renewal of this certificate is required
CPR Required: Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted

Compensation Information:
$32.00 an hour

What you will receive:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan & Matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Free Parking
• Free Lunch every last Friday of the month in the hospital cafeteria

Who we are:
La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head on. 

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.