Radiologic Technologist, Full-Time Nights 8k Sign on Bonus
About The Position
The Staff Radiographer performs diagnostic imaging procedures using radiographic equipment to generate information necessary for diagnosing and treating patients. The role follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, and applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The position serves patients from ages 0 to 90 and provides safe, effective imaging while accommodating patients’ cognitive, psychomotor, emotional, and sensory abilities. New graduates are welcome to apply. This is a full-time night position at Feinberg/Galter, scheduled for 9:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. with rotating weekends. The schedule is 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE), described as a 12-hour night shift. The role offers an $8,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the eligibility conditions described in the posting.
Requirements
- Certification in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
- Active license with the Illinois Emergency Management Administration.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Associate degree in Applied Science, Radiography, or a certificate of completion from a hospital-sponsored Radiography program.
- Ability to manage patients safely and effectively during imaging procedures while accounting for limitations in cognitive abilities, psychomotor skills, emotional stability, and sensory capacities.
- Graduation from an accredited Radiography program with competencies in evaluating and caring for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of Radiography experience at a health care institution.
- Extensive computer knowledge.
- Experience with clinical research.
- Familiarity with radiation safety and related radiation procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate physician orders for radiological examinations according to departmental procedure.
- Evaluate procedure requests and assess patients to determine the appropriate protocol.
- Advise patients about radiation safety matters as appropriate.
- Explain examinations to patients, reduce anxiety, and provide comfort during procedures.
- Position patients and perform diagnostic imaging using appropriate equipment.
- Provide patient care throughout procedures according to department and hospital standards, age-specific guidance, and Patients First policies.
- Complete and maintain patient medical records.
- Perform electronic quality analysis of radiographic images.
- Follow research protocols and maintain research data records.
- Report equipment failures, irregularities, and disrepair to a supervisor as soon as possible.
- Supply and maintain the examination room according to department standards.
- Assist with educating house staff, student technologists, and ancillary personnel about diagnostic imaging.
- Facilitate patient scheduling and transportation.
- Provide patient data with optimum quality and productivity to support customer satisfaction.
- Collect data to support quality management measurement and tracking.
- Participate in formal and informal process improvement and problem-solving activities.
- Ensure continuity of care through effective interactions with other departments.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- Post-primary CT/MR certificate program
- Reimbursable well-being benefits
- $8,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
