Technical Coordinator Sonography-Imaging Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Technical Coordinator Sonography to lead imaging operations under the Radiology Manager and collaborate with the Medical Director. The role ensures technical staff competence, develops clinical protocols, and drives quality patient care within the imaging department.

As the technical SME, you will monitor equipment performance, coordinate maintenance, and guide staff through evolving radiology techniques while maintaining strong communication with radiologists

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of Radiologic Technology.
• IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety specific to the modality.
• Current ARRT Certification and registration specific to the modality.
• BLS through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Designs and coordinates orientation programs for the technical and assistant personnel.
• Trains technical staff in applying clinical protocols and techniques.
• Develops training programs to apply evolving radiology techniques.
• Provides and coordinates technical in-service education programs to develop staff technically, educationally and professionally.
• Provides technical assessment of job performance for employee performance appraisals.
• Assists in the development of departmental and institutional policies and procedures in relation to technical standards and compliance.

Education

Radiologic Technology

IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety (modality)

Current ARRT Certification & Registration (modality)

BLS — American Heart Association

Job description

Description

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TheTechnical Coordinator Sonographyreflects 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.

Under the direction of the Radiology Manager and in collaboration with the Medical Director of the section, the Technical Coordinator Imaging has the responsibility and accountability for ensuring the technical competence of the staff and for the development and implementation of all clinical protocols. This position facilitates the operational activities related to quality patient care and overall department function.

In addition to performing all of the duties of the staff radiographer, the Technical Coordinator Imaging assumes a lead role in daily operations, equipment performance and takes on responsibilities as assigned by the Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Essential Functions
  • Designs and coordinates orientation programs for the technical and assistant personnel.
  • Trains technical staff in applying clinical protocols and techniques.
  • Develops training programs to apply evolving radiology techniques.
  • Provides and coordinates technical in-service education programs to develop staff technically, educationally and professionally.
  • Provides technical assessment of job performance for employee performance appraisals.
  • Assists in the development of departmental and institutional policies and procedures in relation to technical standards and compliance.
  • Coordinates/communicates equipment service and preventative maintenance schedule/QM program. Collaborates with physicists to determine corrective action if needed.
  • Participates in monthly staff meetings
  • Participates in new product review and evaluation.
  • Performs other duties as it applies
  • Maintains clinical status and staffs the unit if/when needed
• Leadership/Personal Development
  • Functions as the technical “subject matter expert” for the section.
  • Maintains current knowledge if all radiology imaging and patient care equipment in the section based on industry standards, regulatory requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
  • Monitors equipment log related to service and preventative maintenance to ensure compliance with required service and maintenance schedules.
  • Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance and equipment items in disrepair to the manager.
  • Facilitates service calls to proper repair company for correction of the incident.
  • Maintains communication with all radiologists to assure quality of service.
  • Trains technical staff in applying clinical protocols and keeps them abreast of evolving techniques.
  • Collaborates with the manager and medical director to develop technical assessment of job performance for employee performance appraisals, utilizing objective, measurable criteria.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Quality
  • Actively participates in the departmental Quality Improvement Plan
  • Oversees technical quality standards
  • Participates in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving to enhance the quality of service to customers
  • Collects data to support the measurement and tracking components of quality management.

This position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, no weekends, no holidays.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of Radiologic Technology
• IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety specific to the modality
• Current ARRT Certification and registration specific to the modality
• BLS through American Heart Association

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Equal Opportunity

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.

Background Check

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.

Benefits

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 visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.