Radiology Technologist-Imaging Part Time Weekend Evenings
About The Position
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is undergoing a significant expansion, enhancing its Emergency Department with expanded space and advanced Carestream imaging technology. The hospital is seeking passionate Radiology Technologists to join its team to deliver exceptional patient care. As a Magnet® designated hospital, honored with Magnet with Distinction®, it maintains high standards of nursing excellence. Employees benefit from free parking and easy access to amenities like Starbucks and walking paths. This is a part-time position, requiring 20 hours per week, specifically two 10-hour shifts every Saturday and Sunday, with holiday and on-call rotation required. The Radiographer Ambulatory role aligns with Northwestern Medicine's mission, vision, and values, adhering to the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, and all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.
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
- 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.
Benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- lifecycle benefits
- competitive benefits
- free parking
- wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events
- Sign-on Bonus (if offered for position)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
