Radiologic Technologist - Part Time Days

Northwestern Medicine • Huntley, IL

79d • $30 - $42

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors of Science degree
• Previous Rad Tech experience

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.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees