Diagnostic Imaging Tech-Ultrasound Casual Weekend Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Casual Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging Tech for weekend evenings at Lake Forest Hospital. The role is 16 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM, supporting the ultrasound department.

Requires high school diploma and BLS within 60 days of hire. Compensation is hourly with benefits typical of the Northwestern Medicine system. This casual position fits into the Radiology team with patient-centered care at its core.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS within 60 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists and interacts with patients in the radiology department.
• Verifies patient identity using two identifiers.
• Transports patients to and from the radiology department.
• Greets patients, families and visitors in the radiology area.
• Maintains communication between patients and radiology staff.
• Prepares patients for exams and escorts them to the correct room.
• Positions and immobilizes patients for exams and assists with quality imaging.
• Assists radiologists and technologists during procedures and interventional work.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Diagnostic Imaging Tech-Ultrasound Casual Weekend Evenings

• Part-time


• Salary Range Minimum : $17.50


• Salary Range Maximum: $24.50


• Compensation: USD 17.5 - USD 24.5 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

**This is a casual position at 16 hours per week located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule is every Saturday and Sunday, 2pm to 11:30pm. This role supports the untrasound department.**

The Diagnostic Imaging Tech 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists and interacts with patients of the radiology department.


• Responsible for verifying patient identity using two patient identifiers.


• Transports patients from in patient units and the emergency department to and from the department.


• Greets all patients, families and visitors in the radiology procedure area.


• Maintains communication between patients and the radiology department staff.


• Prepares patients for exams and escorts them to the proper exam room


• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table.


• Assists radiologists and technologists in acquiring quality exams.


• Assists with minor procedures; disconnects IV tubing used for contrast injection.


• Assists radiologist with interventional procedures.


• Assists with "wet readings" with the radiologist.


• Compiles all radiology exams and prepares for reading by the radiologist.


• Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient.


• Performs various related tasks to support the effective operations of the radiology department.


• Prepares exam rooms; stocks and cleans rooms after each exam.


• Stock supplies and linens.


• Maintains Diagnostic Imaging changing areas.


• Processes requests from medical staff and internal departments for radiology films.


• Ensures exams have been entered correctly and are tracked in the computer.


• Responsible for ensuring JCAHO & Safety standards are met.


• Responsible for following all recommended Infection Control procedures.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• BLS required within 60-days of hire

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.

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.

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 refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.