Radiologic Technologist-Imaging Full Time Evenings

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 evening shift 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.

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 equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

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.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time