Interventional Radiology Tech Full Time Days Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist for a full-time, day-shift role in Illinois. The position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus (eligible) and requires 4x10-hour shifts with a 30-minute call response.

Responsibilities include performing vascular interventional imaging, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring patient safety and comfort while adhering to radiation safety standards. Illinois licensing, ARRT radiography certification, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois license through IEMA.
• ARRT registry in radiography.
• CPR certification (BLS) through American Heart Association.
• 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.
• Evaluate the resultant images in comparison with industry standard and takes corrective action if needed.
• Provide patient education prior to, during, and after the procedure to reduce anxiety and improve tolerance.
• Perform imaging procedures with safe radiation safety practices to limit exposure.
• Document imaging procedures to insure correct charging, and patient and film file tracking.
• Monitor stock of supplies in imaging rooms and maintain cleanliness.
• Report equipment issues to supervision or quality control promptly.
• Provide imaging services of optimum quality with productivity and customer service.
• Collect data to support quality management metrics.
• Participate in process improvement to enhance service quality.
• Identify areas for potential improvement and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure continuity of care through interactions with other departments

Education

Illinois license through IEMA

ARRT registry in radiography

CPR certification (BLS) through American Heart Association

Graduate of an accredited radiography program

Job description

Interventional Radiology Tech Full Time Days Sign-on Bonus Eligible

• Full-time
• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
• Salary Range Minimum : $44.02
• Salary Range Maximum: $63.83
• Compensation: USD 44.02 - USD 63.83 - 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 position is full-time, 4 x 10-hour shifts, plus call which requires 30-minute response time.

$15K Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Internal employees are not eligible for the Sign-on Bonus

Previous employees re-hired within one year are not eligible for the Sign-on Bonus

The Radiographer-Interventional reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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)

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

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.