Radiologic Technologist Ambulatory-Immediate Care Center Lake Bluff Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Bluff, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full Time position at 36hrs per week located at the Lake Bluff Immediate Care Center. This would be 3, 12hr shifts from 7:45am-8:15pm with weekends and holiday coverage requirement. Floating to other clinics may be required. The Radiologic Technologist Ambulatory 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. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring (as applicable).
Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy.
Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
Consistently upholds all applicable quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging, such as radiation safety, MRI safety, Infection prevention measures safe practices (as applicable to the role) to protect self, patients, visitors and team members
Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery
Supports department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, growth
Supports additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs
Performs general and / or fluoroscopic radiography in the outpatient setting.