Radiology Technician

ChenMed is seeking a Radiology Technician for a job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description and Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Salary will be competitive and based on equitable consideration of qualifications and experience.

We’re unique. You should be, too.

We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The X-Ray Technician will perform radiological duties in compliance with x-ray department and legal requirements. Help patients feel comfortable during the entire process. Perform selected nursing, lab, administrative, and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direction of a Physician, PA, or NP and concurrent with Chen/Jen medical protocols and in accordance with policies, practices and procedures and applicable regulations. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Positions patient under X-Ray machine, adjusts immobilization devices, and provides appropriate radiation protection.
• Administers routine X-Ray exams, assists in physical exams, assists physician in treatment of injured patients by giving injections, changing dressings, or removing sutures under the physicians or nurses directions.
• Adjusts switches regulating length and intensity of exposure.
• Prepares reports and maintains records of services rendered.
• Maintains radiological film files and storage, pulls X-Rays as required for referrals and/or copying.
• Keeps logs for X-Rays sent out for referrals.
• Makes minor adjustments to equipment.
• Performs duties to achieve or exceed established service standards.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel including procedures, injections, EKGs, phlebotomy and X-rays.
• Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.
• Shows patients to exam rooms according to company standards.
• Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.
• Processes appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion.
• Respects patient confidentiality at all times.
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments.
• Maintains quality control standards and required certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to use MS Office package or similar programs.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Fluent in English.

EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with geriatric patients.
• EMR system experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant and X-Ray technician program.
• Medical Assistant and X-Ray certification.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

• Graduate from an accredited program for Radiological Technology or Basic X-Ray Machine Operator required
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
• A minimum of 1 year x-ray technologist work experience in a healthcare environment required; 2 years is preferred
• Licensed and/or certified if required by state regulations
• EMR system experience is preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment
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We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Current Employee apply HERE

Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply

ChenMed Job ID #R0041276. Posted job title: X-Ray Tech

About ChenMed

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Holiday Pay
• Dental benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Guaranteed Hours
• Sick pay
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Discount program