Technical Coordinator Sonography-Imaging Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Technical Coordinator Sonography for the Imaging department in Illinois. The role oversees technical staff, ensures adherence to clinical protocols, and coordinates equipment maintenance.

This position includes 80 hours per pay period, day shift, and a focus on patient care quality. Essential requirements include graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT certification, BLS, and IEMA Nuclear Safety familiarity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designs and coordinates orientation programs for technical personnel.
• Trains staff in applying clinical protocols and radiology techniques.
• Develops training programs for evolving radiology techniques.
• Maintains and coordinates quality assurance and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Leads daily operations and communicates with radiologists to ensure service quality.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT Certification

IEMA Nuclear Safety (modality)

BLS Certification

Job description

Technical Coordinator Sonography-Imaging Full Time Days

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $42.54
• Salary Range Maximum: $59.55
• Compensation: USD 42.54 - USD 59.55 - 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?

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Technical Coordinator Sonography 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.

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.

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

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‑based 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 visit ourBenefits section 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.