Radiology Technologist-Imaging Full time Weekend Days
About The Position
The Radiographer Ambulatory 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. This full-time position is located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital and is scheduled for 36 hours per week: every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The role performs general and/or fluoroscopic radiography in an outpatient setting. The technologist is accountable for patient safety throughout imaging, produces diagnostic-quality images, applies professional judgment within approved protocols, and supports a positive patient experience. The role also involves operating imaging equipment, coordinating exam flow, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting department initiatives and patient-care needs.
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 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 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 medical-record and image-archive documentation, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
- Follow organizational values, ethical standards, compliance requirements, and applicable quality and safety standards, including radiation safety, MRI safety, and infection prevention practices as applicable.
- Ensure 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.
- Support additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits are mentioned, including 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement; loan forgiveness and lifecycle benefits are also referenced. Detailed benefits are available through the company benefits page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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