Radiologic Technologist-Imaging Full Time Days

The Registered Radiologic Technologist II reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include exam and work rooms storage areas and dressing rooms.
• Operates equipment for fixed diagnostic imaging portables C-arm and fluoroscopy units. Can work independently to perform GI Minor procedures and surgical service exams.
• Positioning patients and equipment to capture the correct area and produce clear images.
• Captures and documents patients histories within the Electronic Medical Record.
• Prepares and educates patients/family members about the imaging procedure.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for contrast exams utilized for diagnostic images.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination to patients and equipment.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in improving patient safety and reducing risk to patients. Practices ALARA while following all radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assists and supervises student technologists during assignment to clinical rotation.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Radiology PACS and the hospital Electronic Medical Record.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include exam and work rooms storage areas and dressing rooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is full time 80 hours per pay period hours between 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (rotating late days) no holidays and alternating Saturdays no Sundays.

This position will assist with staffing needs at both sites:  Northwestern Medicine Orland Park Palos Imaging and Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Associates degree
• IEMA  
• ARRT RT (R) or ARRT RT (R) eligible. If eligible certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• BLS
• Basic knowledge of computer software hardware and communication devices to perform tasks.

Preferred:

• Previous experience

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time