Radiologic Technologist, Day/Evening, Per-Diem

Radiologic Technologist

NMC is currently recruiting a Radiologic Technologist. The position is per-diem, variable hours generally between 8:00 am - 11:00 pm including weekends as needed. Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With "people" as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being.

Pay Range $28.00 to 39.52 USD

JOB SUMMARY:

Operates radiographic equipment to produce quality radiographs under the supervision of a Radiologist using standards approved by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and supports the diagnostic imaging department

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of radiography with current certification in respective modality.

Certifications: BLS required

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To: Diagnostic Imaging Manager/Director

Supervises: N/A

Other Contacts: Radiologist, patients, hospital staff, public & volunteers

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used: Radiologic and fluoroscopic machines, mobile x-ray equipment, digital processing equipment, computers, standard office equipment, wheelchairs, stretchers, oxygen cylinders and regulators

Physical Demands: Occasional: sitting, lifting up to 55 lbs., kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching, downward pull and upward push of 50 lbs. Frequent: bending, squatting, stooping, pushing/pulling. Constant: standing & walking

Working Conditions: Exposure to electrical, mechanical and radiant energy hazards, possible exposure to blood borne pathogens. Exposure to crisis situations and unpleasant elements of acute traumatic injuries, occasional stress due to work load and competing priorities. Occasional subject to irregular hours

Required Protective Equipment: Plastic/lead aprons (full bib), gloves, gowns, goggles, masks, face shield as situation requires

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs diagnostic procedures on patients according to American College of Radiology standards and practices.

• Adapts procedures according to protocol to meet the individual needs of the patient, the provider and the situation
• Identifies and performs radiation safety measures according to regulatory agency and policy guidelines
• Performs studies in multiple settings (i.e. operating room, pain clinic, etc) and processes quality images

Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner.

• Talks with and listens to patients/team members
• Completes timely clinical documentation
• Uses all electronic systems to appropriately manage the patient experience
• Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues

Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives.

• Organizes multitask workload
• Prioritizes tasks/work
• Collects/integrates data from multiple sources
• Organizes/delivers care for multiple priorities

Develops and maintain human care relationships.

• Adapts patient care for diverse populations
• Advocates for needs of patients
• Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources

Manages self and resources effectively.

• Acknowledges limits of experience and capability
• Identifies learning needs and seeks resources
• Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately
• Maintains clean, orderly environment of care
• Ensures traffic control in "sensitive areas"
• Seeks out and accepts feedback
• Requests assistance appropriately

Applies leadership skills.

• Participates in QC and performance improvement initiatives
• Manages conflict
• Coordinates workflow among co-workers to maintain adequate coverage for scheduled and non-scheduled exams

Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion.

• Provides appropriate information to patient
• Assesses for barriers to learning
• Uses colleagues as a learning resource

• Supports the preceptorship program, student rotations and job shadow experiences

Applies knowledge integration skills for the patient population served within unit.

• Provides age specific care
• Applies knowledge of expected norms in providing care
• Applies new data to improve care
• Integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual and physical skills

Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served.

• See department and modality specific competencies

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