Radiology Technologist-Imaging Full time Weekend Days
About The Position
The Radiographer Ambulatory reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This full-time role is located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital and performs general and/or fluoroscopic radiography in an outpatient setting. The position is 36 hours per week, scheduled every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The technologist is accountable for patient safety throughout imaging, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care. The role produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards, applies judgment to optimize image quality, reviews images before completing exams, and takes corrective action when needed. Responsibilities also include administering contrast according to policy when applicable, operating imaging equipment, maintaining room readiness, coordinating exam flow, documenting accurately in the medical record and image archive, and following quality, safety, and compliance requirements. The technologist supports a positive patient experience and department initiatives, as well as other responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (R) credential.
- 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 set-up, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
- Adhere to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
- Uphold applicable quality and safety standards, including radiation safety, MRI safety, and infection-prevention measures, as applicable to the role.
- Support a positive patient experience throughout care delivery.
- Support department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth.
- Perform general and/or fluoroscopic radiography in the outpatient setting.
- Perform additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
