Imaging Technical Coordinator, Full-Time- Days

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as an Imaging Technical Coordinator (ITC) in the CT Department.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

Responsible for technical management of advanced imaging protocols in the day-to-day operations of the applicable Specialty Imaging section of the Department of Radiology. Acts as a resource person to the other technologists, enforces protocols, and educates on changes. Meets regularly with physicians and Section Chiefs to help develop protocols and discuss problems or suggestions for improving imaging protocols and advancing technology. Provides cross coverage for Imaging Team Lead in their absence and provides leadership support to maintain compliance and regulatory standards within the department. In addition, the employee will perform diagnostic imaging studies, and applies principles of safety with all people and equipment in the respective department. The technologist will provide appropriate patient care and recognize the patient’s conditions essential for the successful completion of the procedures. Ensures services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains protocols on equipment in all clinical departmental locations
• Works directly with Radiologists in updating and developing new protocols and ensures optimal quality is achieved
• Updates departmental protocol books and/or online protocols to ensure technologists have appropriate resources for performing protocols as assigned
• Maintains vendor relationships to troubleshoot imaging equipment issues
• Monitors equipment quality standards and is responsible for staff compliance in daily QC checks
• Works with physicists to achieve and maintain accreditation standards for equipment
• Works with Imaging Center Manager and Imaging Team Leaders to achieve departmental goals
• Assists the Imaging Center Manager in the execution of the Exam Quality Review policy including management and resolution of QI tickets and quarterly Retrospective Reviews
• After review with Imaging Center Manager, will provide education to technologists regarding protocol changes and will present at staff meetings as necessary
• Performs and completes annual exam competencies on technological staff
• Perform other leadership responsibilities as assigned by the Imaging Center Manager
• Performs diagnostic exams selecting proper technical equipment settings and images in proper sequence according to set protocols established by the Department of Radiology
• Evaluates the request for procedures and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and method of application
• Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient positioning techniques to generate quality images
• Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of patient care and age-specific sensitivities
• Participates in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices
• Evaluates the resultant images in comparison with industry standards and will take corrective action, if needed
• Refers to appropriate reference materials for clarification when needed
• Provides patient education prior to, during, and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce the patient’s anxiety and enhance his comfort with and tolerance of the procedure
• Utilizes Radiology information systems in accordance with current guidelines and protocols
• Documents imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to insure correct charging, and patient and film file tracking

Required Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of 8 years of progressively advanced imaging experience as a technologist in the respective modality
• Experience in abdominal Doppler imaging
• Mandatory ARDMS registry in Abdominal Ultrasound
• ARDMS registry in Vascular and Pediatric Ultrasound to be completed within one year of hire
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with physicians and management
• Competency and Presentation skills to educate staff
• Excellent leadership skills
• Handle high pressure, fast paced work environment
  Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health care or health-care related field.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 1.00FTE 
• Shift: Days
• Unit/Department: Rad CT- Hyde Park
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available

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Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.