Radiologic Technologist Imaging Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

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About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The role is accountable for patient safety throughout imaging, from screening and preparation through monitoring and post-procedure care, and produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.

The position operates imaging equipment, maintains imaging-room readiness, coordinates exam flow, and prioritizes time-sensitive studies. The technologist reviews images before completing exams and takes corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met. The role also includes administering contrast in accordance with policy when applicable, identifying equipment issues, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation in the medical record and image archive system.

The technologist upholds imaging quality and safety standards, including applicable radiation safety, MRI safety, and infection-prevention practices; supports a positive patient experience; and contributes to department initiatives and other responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs. This is a full-time, day-shift role of 80 hours per pay period, scheduled 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with alternating weekends and holidays.

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 accountability for patient safety throughout imaging, 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 in accordance with 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 set-up, 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, and infection-prevention practices, as applicable.
• Support 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

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ 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