at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Location Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Job REQID 88369
Job Function Imaging and Radiology
Shift Night Job (3rd)
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
Pay Starting at: $30.89+ per hour based on experience
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.
Description
The Radiographer - CT 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 - CT performs computed tomography and related procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. 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 computed tomography procedures according to set protocols established by radiologists.
Evaluates the request for the procedure and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate protocol and method of application.
Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient positioning techniques to generate quality images.
Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of patient care, age-specific sensitivities, and "patients first" guidelines.
Participates in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices.
Evaluates the resultant images in comparison with industry standards and takes corrective action if needed. Refers to appropriate reference materials for clarification when needed.
Provides 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 comfort zone with and tolerance of the procedure.
Performs imaging procedures in accordance with safe radiation safety practices as determined by the Illinois Emergency Management Administration to limit radiation exposure to patient, self and other members of the healthcare team.
Performs preliminary interpretation by applying independent judgment, subsequently customizing the procedure accordingly. Uses this knowledge to expedite intervention by the radiologist, if necessary.
Notifies physicians as required of changes in the condition of the patients or regarding unique imaging characteristics.
Maintains level of flexibility to accommodate daily schedule and high level of productivity.
In collaboration with the Resource Coordinators and Technical Coordinator, learn and become proficient in new procedures and new levels of software as they become available.
Additional Functions
Documents imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to insure correct charging, patient tracking and film file tracking.
Sends acquired images to PACS system correctly, using the appropriate accession numbers for future retrieval by medical staff.
Monitors stock of supplies in imaging rooms to assure their regular availability by timely reordering, rotation of dated items, and by... For full info follow application link.
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