Staff Radiographer

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Staff Radiographer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Staff Radiographer performs diagnostic imaging procedures through the use of Radiographic equipment to generate information necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of patients in accordance with industry, departmental, hospital and IEMA policies and procedures.

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.
• Assist 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.
• Participate 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

Required:

• 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.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a 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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.