Radiologic Technologist- Ortho Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

13d • $30 - $45

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist Hospital reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role provides safe, patient-centered imaging care, produces diagnostic-quality images, operates imaging equipment, and supports department quality, efficiency, and patient-experience initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (R).
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Review images before exam completion and initiate corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administer contrast according to policy, including screening for contraindications and monitoring patients, as applicable.
• Operate imaging equipment and maintain imaging room readiness.
• Identify equipment performance issues and initiate follow-up through established service processes.
• Coordinate exam flow and prioritize time-sensitive studies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record and image archive system, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
• Adhere to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
• Uphold applicable diagnostic imaging quality and safety standards, including radiation safety, MRI safety, infection prevention, and safe practices as applicable to the role.
• Ensure a positive patient experience throughout care delivery.
• Support department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
• Support additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.

Benefits

• The company describes a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

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