Northwestern Medicine · 7 hours ago
Interventional Radiology Technologist Neuro, Interventional Radiology Full-time Days Sign On Bonus Offered
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to providing a positive workplace and patient-first approach. The Radiographer-Interventional will provide imaging services for diagnosis and treatment, performing various interventional imaging procedures while ensuring patient care and compliance with standards.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Performs vascular interventional, neuro interventional and spine interventional imaging procedures
Evaluates the request for radiographic service and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and method of application
Corroborate patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
Prepare patient for procedures; providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety
Operate imaging equipment and accessories
Select appropriate program for desired protocol
Position's patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort
Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient positioning techniques to generate interventional imaging 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
Evaluate the resultant images in comparison with industry standard (Merrill’s’ Atlas of Roentgen graphic Positions) and takes corrective action if needed
Provide patient education in the form of written material and/or verbal explanation prior to, during, and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce the patient’s anxiety and enhance his/her comfort with and tolerance of the procedure
Perform imaging procedures in accordance with safe radiation safety practices as determined by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to limit radiation exposure to patient, self, and other members of the healthcare team
Documents imaging procedures manually and /or electronically to insure correct charging, and patient and film file tracking
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 as possible
Provide imaging services of optimum quality with optimum productivity and customer service
Collects data to support the measurement and tracking components of quality management
Participate in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving to enhance the quality of service to customers
Identifies areas for potential improvement and recommends corrective actions
Ensures the continuity of care through effective interactions with other departments (i.e.: surgery, emergency department, registration, patient escort, nursing services)
Qualification
Required
Current Illinois license through IEMA
ARRT registry in radiography
CPR certification (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
Graduate of an accredited radiography program
Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Preferred
Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology
Associate's or Bachelor's degree
1-3 years Interventional Imaging experience
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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