Job Summary:

UI-Health Radiology is seeking a Medical Radiographer Technologist II within the Diagnostic Services facility.

This position will be under the direction of the Assistant Direction. The position will   perform routine procedures, under the direction of an Interventional Radiologist and/or Angiography Supervisor.

The work schedule will be days Monday-Friday.  The start time will vary between 7:00 -9am. This position requires availability for on call- which includes; Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays (on a rotation basis).

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Responsible for the complete knowledge of diagnostic procedures and to be trained in specialized procedures which require a complete understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology, so that independent selection and modification of technical factors will produce optimum Radiology results.
• Position and transfer patient on and off radiographic table.
• Provide immobilization devices, if required, to obtain optimum results.
• Select proper technical factors on individual basis and make necessary adjustments in techniques when advised by the supervisor.
• Select and operate all non-angiographic radiographic equipment including C-Arm mobile units; which requires X-rays at bedside and in O.R. train with angiographic equipment.
• Assist with completing records as directed in angiography, accounting sheets, medical forms, daily work sheets, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness within the department.
• Utilizes procedure and supply codes and charges appropriately.
• Assist in the development of technical factors, film development and image processing.
• Demonstrate the ability to use a wide variety of equipment (eg. Automatic Injector, Imaging Equipment, electrophysiological monitoring equipment, 3-D and other images processing workstations and PACS).
• Responsible for delegated areas of authority in conjunction with the performance of routine procedures.
• Assist Physician in administering contrast media when necessary.
• Cooperate with all personnel in the proper conduct of the Department and maintain a high ethical relationship with all co-workers and patients.
• Document completion of all training and in-services, including Net Learning.
• Assure accurate completion of patient records and charges.
• Relocate within the department when needed and rotate shifts as required.
• Assist in performing angio on-call procedures (when trained – approximately 6 months training); participate in On-call on a rotating basis and reports to department within one hour from time called.
• Instruct and supervise Radiographer I - Angiography, when necessary.
• Develop film by automatic processing, operate all laser printers and access images on PACS system.
• Assist in performing special angiographic procedures with another technologist and alone when trained.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile techniques and maintains sterile field during special procedures.
• Assist supervisor and Nurse in ordering and stocking supplies.
• Attend and participate in continuing education classes.
• Demonstrate to appropriate handling and interaction with geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neo-natal patients.
• Input and retrieve information from designated computer systems within department and institution.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Required:

1. Current/valid registration and certification in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
2. Current/valid accreditation as a Radiologic Technologist by the State of Illinois (IEMA).
3. Based on institutional requirements, a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution.
4. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience as a Radiologic Technologist.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Please upload all valid certifications and transcripts within the document section of your online application. Documentation of high school completion (official transcripts, copy of diploma or GED certificate) is required in order to be eligible for this position within the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information

The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume and/or college transcript will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date. 

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

If a degree or college coursework is required, you must provide official transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

If your educational institution provides electronic transcripts, please have them sent to: rsayles@uillinois.edu

If an application and all applicable forms, transcripts, and supporting documents are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position and will be denied. 

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than 04/14/2021.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.