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Provena Health Overview

Provena Health is a Catholic health system that includes six hospitals, 16 long-term care and senior residential facilities, 28 clinics, five home health agencies and other health-related activities operating in Illinois and Indiana. Provena Health ministries are sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, the Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary and the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

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Job Overview
Company:  Provena Health Job Type:  Full-Time
Location:  map it!US-IL-Elgin Req'd Education:  Not Specified

Job Description

Note:  Please read the complete description below before applying for this job.  Complete Description

Provena Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin, an integral ministry of Provena Health, is a well respected Catholic hospital and medical center that has delivered quality care to the communities of the Fox River Valley for over 100 years.

Explosive population growth and development calls for continued expansion of our health care resources. Leading the way, Provena Saint Joseph Hospital is proud to announce our $97 million expansion and modernization project. We invite you to join our dynamic team.

Provena Saint Joseph Hospital was ranked among the Top 10% of Hospitals in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery by HealthGrades, the nation's leading independent health care ratings company.  Also, Provena Health recently received the Total Benchmark Solution (TBS) Top 25 Health System Quality Award.

The Computed Tomography Technologist is responsible for performing routine computed tomography studies, as well as assisting physicians with interventional studies utilizing CT assistance.  Duties are performed with limited supervision with the technologist responsible for making independent decisions regarding contrast, density, positioning of tomographic slices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs warm-up procedures each day prior to beginning scanning.
  • Performs quality control testing on the CT scanner daily.
  • Prepares CT room for patients.
  • Maintains adequate stock of supplies, (i.e.; contrast media, linen, basins, etc.).
  • Interprets physician order for proper procedure; discusses as necessary with Radiologist.
  • Performs CT imaging procedures, assuring protocols are followed as established by Radiologists.
  • Administers I.V. contrast media for imaging procedures, after first reviewing lab work for appropriate levels.
  • Able to use pressure injector efficiently and accurately as per indication by Radiologist.
  • Processes computerized images, assuring appropriate density and utilizing windows as specified by protocols.
  • Acquires thorough history from patient, documenting same on voucher and CT history form.
  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
  • Assumes on-call responsibilities, as scheduled by supervisor.
  • Maintains appropriate skills to assess and care for patients of all ages,
  • Demonstrates the Provena Health Values: Faith, Collaboration, Justice, Love, in work behaviors daily and in interactions with others, both outside and within the department.
  • Supports the Total Quality Management philosophy in daily work by demonstrating Respect for People, Management by Fact, Customer Satisfaction, and PDCA.  Uses quality improvement tools and techniques in daily work activities as appropriate.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

  • Participates in departmental meetings, inservice education, and quality assurance activities.
  • Enters patient information as necessary for proper billing of procedure.
  • Completes necessary paperwork, file folder, etc., for dictation.
  • Applies appropriate labels to films (i.e.; sequence numbers, visit number, etc.).
  • Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor as soon as possible; or notifies service engineer in absence of supervisor.
  • Participates in review and revisions of policies and protocols related to CT scanning.
  • Makes copies of CT scans when requested.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists must be current, as well as licensure by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety.
  • This position REQUIRES applicant to be CT Boarded
  • Two years experience as Radiologic Technologist required.
  • Six months experience in Computed Tomography

Provena Health is committed to diversity. Diversity is about inclusion of differences and the respectful involvement of all people, calling forth the gifts from each person's culture, perspective, and background. We believe that respecting, leveraging, and celebrating the diversity of our work force, our patients, residents and their families, and our communities create value. We practice inclusion because it is central to our mission and values, and enables us to respond to the diverse needs of those we serve. Provena Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.



Provena Health, a Catholic Health System, builds communities of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human need in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Provena Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable local, state and federal civil rights and equal employment laws and regulations. The men and women of Provena Health are special because first and foremost they believe in service to others. Our 10,000-plus employees and the more than 1,700 physicians on staff are here to help, care and heal. Our desire to serve is matched by our commitment to excellence, and by our belief that to deliver the very finest health care we must continually learn, improve and develop our abilities. Our integrated system includes six owned acute care hospitals and 14 owned long-term care and residential centers. These quality health care facilities enables us to meet the growing needs of the communities we serve.

 

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