Interventional Radiography Specialist (Vascular/Neuro)

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine's Radiographer-Interventional role provides imaging services to diagnose or treat inpatients and outpatients, performing vascular interventional imaging as requested by licensed practitioners. The position emphasizes professional judgment, patient safety, and adherence to department protocols.

The role requires an Illinois license (IEMA), ARRT radiography registry, and CPR/BLS certification, with graduation from an accredited radiography program.

Qualifications

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

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 and take corrective action if needed
• Provide patient education prior to, during, and after the procedure to reduce anxiety and enhance comfort
• Perform imaging procedures in accordance with safe radiation safety practices to limit exposure
• Document imaging procedures manually and/or electronically
• Monitor stock of supplies in imaging rooms to ensure availability
• Report equipment issues to supervision or quality control
• Provide imaging services of optimum quality with productivity and customer service
• Collect data to measure quality management and participate in process improvements
• Identify areas for potential improvement and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure continuity of care through interactions with other departments

Skills

ARRT registry in radiography

Illinois license

CPR/BLS

Education

Illinois radiography license (IEMA)

ARRT credential in radiography

CPR certification (BLS) through AHA

Graduate of an accredited radiography program

Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology (preferred)

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine's Radiographer-Interventional role provides imaging services to diagnose or treat inpatients and outpatients, performing vascular interventional imaging as requested by licensed practitioners. The position emphasizes professional judgment, patient safety, and adherence to department protocols.

The role requires an Illinois license (IEMA), ARRT radiography registry, and CPR/BLS certification, with graduation from an accredited radiography program.