Radiographer-Interventional - Operating Room, Full-time, Rotating

Radiographer-Interventional - Operating Room, Full-time, Rotating at Northwestern Medicine

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

Schedule: Orientation schedule will be Monday through Friday 8-hour shifts. After orientation, the permanent shift will be Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. The role will support all surgical pavilions and the NM River North Ambulatory Surgery Center based on departmental needs. On-Call Requirement: Minimum of 110 hours per six-week schedule. Coverage includes weekdays (5:00 PM - 7:00 AM) and 24 hours on weekends/holidays with a 30-minute response time. Call assignments may adjust based on staffing.

The Radiographer-Interventional 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 Radiographer-Interventional provides imaging services to assist in diagnosis or treatment of inpatients and or outpatients. This role performs radiographic and related procedures to demonstrate vascular structures for interpretation and/or therapeutic interventional by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The Radiographer-Interventional will exercise professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. This individual provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient's conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures. Services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.

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)

#NMH1

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Illinois license through IEMA
• ARRT registry in radiography
• CPR certification (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
• Graduate of an accredited radiography program

Preferred:

• Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years Interventional Imaging experience

Equal Opportunity

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.

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Radiographer-Interventional - Operating Room, Full-time, Rotating

Location Chicago, Illinois Business Unit Northwestern Memorial Hospital Job REQID 208552 Job Function Imaging and Radiology Shift Rotating Type of Employment Full-Time Apply Now

The salary range for this position is $38.06 - $55.19 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

Schedule: Orientation schedule will be Monday through Friday 8-hour shifts. After orientation, the permanent shift will be Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. The role will support all surgical pavilions and the NM River North Ambulatory Surgery Center based on departmental needs. On-Call Requirement: Minimum of 110 hours per six-week schedule. Coverage includes weekdays (5:00 PM - 7:00 AM) and 24 hours on weekends/holidays with a 30-minute response time. Call assignments may adjust based on staffing.

The Radiographer-Interventional 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 Radiographer-Interventional provides imaging services to assist in diagnosis or treatment of inpatients and or outpatients. This role performs radiographic and related procedures to demonstrate vascular structures for interpretation and/or therapeutic interventional by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The Radiographer-Interventional will exercise professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. This individual provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient's conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures. Services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.

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)

#NMH1

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Illinois license through IEMA
• ARRT registry in radiography
• CPR certification (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
• Graduate of an accredited radiography program

Preferred:

• Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years Interventional Imaging experience

Equal Opportunity

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.

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