About the job
**Join our team at the Outpatient Immediate Care Centers!**
The Radiology Technologist embodies the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, ensuring adherence to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, along with compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.
- As a key player, this role is responsible for performing various types of radiographs using diverse equipment and serves as the primary interface with patients to fulfill their imaging requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Consistently utilizes markers during procedures.
- Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic and/or fluoroscopic examinations.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of various examinations.
- Produces high-quality films consistently.
- Effectively understands and operates CR, the PRID, ADC Multiloader, and QS workstation.
- Documents complete patient histories for radiologists.
- Utilizes PACS with minimal errors.
- Exhibits overall efficiency and time management in work, including constructive use of downtime for tasks such as stocking rooms and assisting with patient transport.
- Assesses patient discomfort that may interfere with imaging procedures and communicates with physicians for intervention.
- Demonstrates knowledge of accessing Pyxis and the medications available for various procedures, understanding the verification process by physicians upon receipt.
- Practices medical and surgical aseptic techniques, including effective hand hygiene.
- Effectively multitasks across various areas.
- Timely acknowledgment and completion of exams.