Radiologic Technologist-ICC Locations Casual As Needed

About the role

The role is located at Northwestern Medicine's Immediate Care Centers, not Central DuPage Hospital.

Job Shift

Part-time, Day Job (1st)

Compensation

USD 30 - USD 42 - hourly

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the physician’s orders for Radiological examinations according to departmental procedure.
• Evaluates the request for the procedure and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate protocol.
• Advises the patient of radiation safety related matters as appropriate.
• Educates patient as to the examination being performed, reduces patient anxiety, and provides comfort during the procedure.
• Positions patient and performs diagnostic imaging procedure utilizing appropriate equipment. Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to the department and hospital standards of nursing care, age-specific and “Patients First” guidelines and policies.
• Completes and maintains medical record of the patient.
• Performs electronic quality analysis of the Radiographic image.

Additional Functions

• Adheres to research protocols and maintains records for research data.
• Reports incidence of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance and equipment disrepair to supervisor, as soon as possible.
• Supplies and maintains the exam room in a manner consistent with department standards.
• Assists in the education of house staff, student technologists and ancillary personnel as it relates to diagnostic imaging.
• Facilitates scheduling and transportation of patients.
• Provides patient data with optimum quality and productivity to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction.
• Collects data to support the measurement and tracking of quality management.
• Participates in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving to enhance the quality of service to customers.
• Ensures the continuity of care through effective interactions with other departments.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Radiography program where competencies in evaluating and caring for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients is required.
• Certification in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
• Active license with Illinois Emergency Management Administration,
• CPR - Basic Life Support
• Associates Degree in Applied Science, Radiography or Certificate of Completion, Radiography Program (hospital sponsored)

Preferred

• Three to five years experience in Radiography at a health care institution.
• Extensive computer knowledge
• Experience with clinical research
• Familiarity with radiation safety and related radiation procedures.