Night-Shift Diagnostic Imaging Tech

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine's Diagnostic Imaging Tech position at Lake Forest Hospital requires full-time hours Monday through Friday, 11pm–7:30am. The tech assists in patient handling, exam preparation, and collaboration with radiologists to ensure quality imaging and safety standards.

Responsibilities include patient verification, transport, rooming, and maintaining sterile, organized exam areas while adhering to infection control policies and compliance programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists and interacts with patients of the radiology department.
• Verifies patient identity using two patient identifiers.
• Transports patients from inpatient 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine's Diagnostic Imaging Tech position at Lake Forest Hospital requires full-time hours Monday through Friday, 11pm–7:30am. The tech assists in patient handling, exam preparation, and collaboration with radiologists to ensure quality imaging and safety standards.

Responsibilities include patient verification, transport, rooming, and maintaining sterile, organized exam areas while adhering to infection control policies and compliance programs.