Diagnostic Imaging Tech-MRI Full Time Nights

Placement within the salary range of $17.05 - $23.87 (hourly) is dependent on relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement is guided by the collective bargaining agreement rules.

Pay

$17.05 - $23.87 per hour

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 for part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 for part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 for part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual employee salary increase and incentive bonus
• Paid time off and holiday pay

About the role

This position is located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The Diagnostic Imaging Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists and interacts with patients of the radiology department.
• Verifies patient identity using two patient identifiers.
• Transports patients from inpatient units and the emergency department to and from the department.
• Greets all patients, families, and visitors in the radiology procedure area.
• Maintains communication between patients and the radiology department staff.
• Prepares patients for exams and escorts them to the proper exam room.
• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table.
• Assists radiologists and technologists in acquiring quality exams.
• Assists with minor procedures, including disconnecting IV tubing used for contrast injection.
• Assists radiologist with interventional procedures.
• Assists with "wet readings" with the radiologist.
• Compiles all radiology exams and prepares for reading by the radiologist.
• Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient.
• Performs various related tasks to support the effective operations of the radiology department.
• Prepares exam rooms; stocks and cleans rooms after each exam.
• Stocks supplies and linens.
• Maintains Diagnostic Imaging changing areas.
• Processes requests from medical staff and internal departments for radiology films.
• Ensures exams have been entered correctly and are tracked in the computer.
• Ensures JCAHO & Safety standards are met.
• Follows all recommended Infection Control procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• BLS required within 60 days of hire