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Radiology Tech NM Immediate Care Centers Full-time Rotating

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Rad Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

  • This position is capable of taking any or all types of radiographs with several different types of equipment. He/she functions as the first line interface with patients/customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Utilizes markers on a consistent basis. 
  • Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic and/or fluoroscopic examinations. 
  • Demonstrates overall knowledge of exams. 
  • Produces high quality films on a consistent basis. 
  • Understands and properly uses CR, the PRID, ADC Multiloader, and QS workstation.
  • Writes complete patient histories for the radiologists. 
  • Utilizes PACS with few errors. 
  • Demonstrates overall efficiency of work and time. Utilizes slow time constructively, i.e., stocking rooms, emptying linen, putting away supplies, helping transport, etc.
  • Assesses patient pain interfering with imaging procedure. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of how to access Pyxis, what medications are available for what procedures and understands that the doctor verifies the correct medication upon receipt.   
  • Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures (i.e. good handwashing).
  • Multitasks in several areas.
  • Acknowledges exams on a timely basis and completely.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Graduation from an approved school of Radiology Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained.
  • American Registry of Registered Technologist (ARRT) within 3 months of graduation, new graduates need Certificate of Completion from the college.
  • Certified by the State of Illinois to practice and administer radiation (IEMA). New graduates required to apply for temporary license which when received is valid by the state for two years.
  • CPR – Basic Life Support
  • Physical Demands Requirement:
    • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

  • Bachelors of Science degree
  • Previous Rad Tech 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.

Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The entities involved in Northwestern Medicine remain separate organizations. Northwestern Medicine is a t...

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November 3, 2024

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