Description

American Traveler is hiring a Radiology Technologist for a Level 1 Trauma Center requiring 1+ year acute care experience and ARRT certification.

Details

• Radiology unit with 6 beds: 2 fluoro rooms, 1 U-arm, and 3 plain film rooms
• Busy, Level 1 trauma volume
• Patient population ranges from NICU through geriatric
• Common cases include trauma, extremities, and general Level 1 trauma diagnoses
• 8-hour evening shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, 40 hours per week
• EMR: Epic; PACS: GE
• Unit equipment includes GE OEC c-arm and Shimadzu portables
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Possible float to Advocate facilities within a 30-minute range, with advance notice

Requirements

• Current BLS and ARRT certification required
• IEMA state license required, if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• Skills required in general x-ray, fluoroscopy (video swallows, BE, upper GI), and OR imaging (c-arm, o-arm, navigation for neuro, spinal, and ortho procedures)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Candidate's middle name or initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• 285-bed hospital located in Downers Grove, IL with Level 1 Trauma, Level III NICU, Magnet Designation, and Primary Stroke Center status
• Department supported by a Lead Tech during the day and Charge Tech on second shift
• Radiology Transporter and additional rad techs available for support
• Radiologist available onsite until 2200, after which coverage transfers to a third-party service
• Manager/Supervisor available on weekdays
• Rapid Response/Code Team support available
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 1-2 shifts of department-specific orientation
• 1 holiday required per contract
• RTO requests go through the manager for approval
• Schedules are built in one-month increments
• Scrub color: Caribbean blue
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers accepted, though previous travel experience is preferred
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius rules
• Former Advocate Health employees must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments