Radiology Technologist-Casual Every Other Weekend Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Grayslake, IL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace, emphasizing a patient-first approach. The organization is a leader in the healthcare industry, offering opportunities to contribute to better healthcare. This is a casual, non-benefited position requiring 12 hours per week, located at Grayslake Outpatient Center. The Radiographer Ambulatory role is expected to reflect the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adhering to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complying with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation 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

• competitive benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• lifecycle benefits
• 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 Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees