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Northwestern Medicine · 3 weeks ago

OR Radiographer, Full-time, Rotating

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Northwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to providing a patient-first approach. The OR Radiographer will perform radiologic procedures under medical direction, ensuring quality imaging services and supporting surgical procedures in accordance with departmental protocols.

Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Evaluates the request for radiographic service and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and method of application

Perform imaging procedures in accordance with the principles of safe practice and ethical conduct

Documents imaging procedures manually and /or electronically to ensure correct charging, and patient and film file tracking

Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient positioning techniques to generate and store appropriate images

Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of nursing care, age-specific sensitivities, and “patients' first” guidelines. Participate in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices

Provides patient education in the form of written material and/or verbal explanation prior to, during, and subsequent to the procedure. Critiques existing tools and adapts based upon specific population learning needs

Reviews and evaluates own and peer resultant images for comparison with section and industry standards

Assists the Senior Technologist and Resource Coordinator in problem solving for daily operational issues

Assists with flexing schedule of personnel as necessary, with respect to exam complexity and patient volume

Monitor's stock of supplies in imaging rooms to assure their regular availability by timely reordering, rotation of dated items, and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment

Report incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment in disrepair to supervisory and/or quality control personnel as soon a possible

Acts as a role model in promotion of NMH “Patients First” Mission and Best People initiative

Carries out Safety and Regulatory requirements necessary at NMH

Performs other duties as assigned

Provides imaging services of optimum quality with maximum productivity and customer service and assists staff to do the same

Maintains daily schedule in a manner that maximizes patient satisfaction and smooth patient flow through the department. Communicates with the patients in a timely manner regarding any delay or wait time

Collects and analyzes data to support the measurement and tracking components of quality management

Participates in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving to enhance the quality of service to customers

Proactively identifies quality issues to be addressed and brings to the attention of the Manager, Resource Coordinator and Quality Committee as appropriate

Ensures the continuity of care through effective interactions with other departments (i.e.: surgery, emergency department, registration, patient escort, nursing services

Utilizes resources as required within the Institution and the Department of Radiology to provide education, technical or informational services as needed to self, staff, or patients

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff throughout the department

Promotes a positive work environment

Maintains competencies and complies with continuing education requirements of credentialing agencies

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyARRT CertificationIllinois Nuclear Safety LicenseCPR CertificationBaccalaureate degree

Required

State of Illinois, Department of Nuclear Safety license (IDNS)

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

CPR Certification (BLS)

Graduate of an accredited school/college of Radiologic Technology

Preferred

Baccalaureate degree

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Company

Northwestern Medicine

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Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.

Founded in 1972

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

http://nm.org

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