4 x 10 hours shifts (8 days on and 6 days off) or 3 x 12 hours shifts (6 days on and 8 days off). Consecutive shifts.

Pay Range:

**** $5,000 Sign on Bonus***

Location: Advocate Sherman Hospital - 1425 N Randall Rd

Hours: Full-time

Scheduling: This role is open to flexible shifts. Employee can work either three 12-hour shifts from 3:30pm-4:00am (6 days on and 8 days off) or four 10-hour shifts from 5:30pm-4:00am (8 days on and 6 days off). Days working each week are flexible, there will be no Wednesday shifts at this time.

Shift: 3rd Shift (see above for scheduling options)

Willing to cross train the right candidate for this role, if you have an Xray Tech or other modality background and want to be trained into CT, you are welcome to apply!

Major Responsibilities:

• Determines appropriate technique and patient position using isocenter, immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum image quality
• Operation of advanced and sophisticated state of the art Cat Scan equipment, HIS/RIS and PACS
• Delivery of patient care and a “Service First” approach in accordance with departmental standards of continued quality improvement
• Participates and assists the CT lead and manager with image quality activities.
• 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 Radiologic Technology This position will need to recognize 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:

• -Ability to work independently and able to perform most sophisticated and specialty procedures with minimal supervision. -Demonstrates knowledge and confidence in performance of Radiology procedures. -Demonstrates good team work and cooperation with internal/external customers. -Good communication skills. -Demonstrates leadership abilities.
• -Licensed Radiographic Technologist by IEMA. -CPR certification -ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certified. -CT certification within one year of hire

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:

• -Exposed to radiation. -Ability to operate CT equipment. -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 the “on-call” program and available to department needs with minimal notice. -Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting. LIGHT: Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. HEAVY: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally 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 technical competence. -Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities. -Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• 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.

Our 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:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.