Radiographer-Cardiac Cath Lab Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Radiographer - Cardiovascular supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and performs radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, as well as general radiographic and fluoroscopic diagnostic imaging procedures. The role generates imaging information needed to diagnose and treat inpatients and outpatients, assists with obtaining hemodynamic data and digital angiograms, and supports patient care activities. Services are provided according to industry standards, department protocols, hospital policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

The radiographer evaluates service requests and patients to determine appropriate procedure protocols; uses imaging systems and accessory devices; performs interventional radiographic procedures; and cares for patients throughout procedures. The role includes reviewing images and taking corrective action as needed, documenting procedures electronically, positioning and transporting patients, maintaining asepsis and an orderly supply environment, and reporting equipment problems. Procedures must follow safe practice, ethical conduct, and radiation-safety requirements while accommodating patients’ individual abilities and needs.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Applied Sciences.
• ARRT certification.
• IDNS license.
• BCLS certification.
• Maintain competencies and meet credentialing agencies’ continuing-education requirements.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform Cardiac Catheterization Lab radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging procedures and general radiographic and fluoroscopic diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Assist with obtaining hemodynamic data and digital angiograms, and support patient care activities.
• Evaluate requests for radiographic services and assess patients to determine appropriate procedure protocols and methods of application.
• Use imaging systems and accessory devices to generate radiographic and fluoroscopic images.
• Perform interventional radiographic procedures.
• Care for patients throughout procedures in accordance with department and hospital standards, age-specific sensitivities, and patient-experience guidelines.
• Participate in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices and procedure rooms.
• Review and evaluate images against section and industry standards, taking corrective action as needed.
• Document imaging procedures electronically.
• Position patients to provide procedural access and demonstrate the anatomic area while respecting privacy and comfort.
• Maintain aseptic principles.
• Monitor and replenish imaging-room supplies, rotate dated items, and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Report equipment failures, performance irregularities, and equipment in disrepair to supervisory or quality-control personnel as soon as possible.
• Perform imaging procedures according to safe-practice, ethical-conduct, and radiation-safety principles.
• Manage patients safely during imaging procedures by assessing and accommodating limitations in cognitive abilities, psychomotor skills, emotional stability, and sensory capacities.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree