Radiographer Interventional Radiology Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

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About The Position

The Radiographer-Interventional reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role provides imaging services to assist in diagnosing or treating inpatients and outpatients, performing radiographic and related procedures to demonstrate vascular structures for interpretation or therapeutic intervention by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The Radiographer exercises professional judgment, maintains a demeanor consistent with medical ethics, provides appropriate patient care, and recognizes patient conditions essential to completing procedures successfully. Services are provided according to industry standards, department protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.

The position performs vascular, neuro, and spine interventional imaging procedures; prepares and positions patients; operates imaging equipment; evaluates image quality; and provides patient education and care throughout procedures. It also documents procedures, supports radiation safety, maintains imaging-room supplies and equipment, contributes to quality management and process improvement, and coordinates care with other departments.

Requirements

• Current Illinois license through IEMA.
• ARRT registry in radiography.
• CPR certification (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Graduate of an accredited radiography program.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• 1–3 years of interventional imaging experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform vascular interventional, neuro interventional, and spine interventional imaging procedures.
• Evaluate radiographic service requests and assess patients to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and method of application.
• Corroborate the patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure the information is documented and available to a licensed practitioner.
• Prepare patients for procedures, provide instructions, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Operate imaging equipment and accessories and select the appropriate program for the desired protocol.
• Position patients to best demonstrate the area of interest while respecting their ability and comfort.
• Use imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient-positioning techniques appropriately to generate interventional images.
• Care for patients throughout procedures according to department and hospital standards, age-specific sensitivities, and patient-first guidelines.
• Participate in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices.
• Evaluate resultant images against industry standards and take corrective action when needed.
• Provide written and verbal patient education before, during, and after procedures to reduce anxiety and improve comfort and tolerance.
• Perform imaging procedures using safe radiation practices to limit exposure to patients, staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Document imaging procedures manually or electronically to support correct charging and patient and film-file tracking.
• Monitor imaging-room supplies and ensure availability through timely reordering, rotation of dated items, and maintenance of a clean, orderly environment.
• Report equipment failures, irregularities, or disrepair to supervisory or quality-control personnel promptly.
• Provide high-quality imaging services with productivity and customer service in mind.
• Collect data to support quality-management measurement and tracking.
• Participate in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving; identify potential improvements and recommend corrective actions.
• Support continuity of care through effective interactions with other departments, including surgery, the emergency department, registration, patient escort, and nursing services.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed