Northwestern Medicine
OR Radiographer, Full-time, Rotating
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
DescriptionThe
OR Radiographer
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.The OR Radiographer performs radiologic procedures under the medical direction of an attending radiologist to generate information necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of inpatients and/or outpatients. Services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.In addition to performing all of the duties of a Staff Radiographer, an OR Radiographer performs all OR/Surgical related radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging procedures, operates all surgery equipment including but not limited to portables, C-Arms, and Vascular rooms, performs and supports Lithotripsy surgical procedures as needed, and takes on specified additional responsibilities as assigned by the Manager and Resource Coordinator.QualificationsRequired:State of Illinois, Department of Nuclear Safety license (IDNS)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)CPR Certification (BLS)Graduate of an accredited school/college of Radiologic TechnologyAnalytical ability is requiredCommunication skill is required in order to teach and leadAbility to interact effectively and collaborate with others in challenging situationsWork requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center campus and requires standing or walking most of the designated shiftWork requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs, and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbsThe ability to visually check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, manage equipment and examine specimens, images or reports is requiredWork conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials, radioactive elements, and/or strong, hazardous chemical agents.Preferred:Baccalaureate degreeEqual OpportunityNorthwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
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OR Radiographer
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.The OR Radiographer performs radiologic procedures under the medical direction of an attending radiologist to generate information necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of inpatients and/or outpatients. Services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.In addition to performing all of the duties of a Staff Radiographer, an OR Radiographer performs all OR/Surgical related radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging procedures, operates all surgery equipment including but not limited to portables, C-Arms, and Vascular rooms, performs and supports Lithotripsy surgical procedures as needed, and takes on specified additional responsibilities as assigned by the Manager and Resource Coordinator.QualificationsRequired:State of Illinois, Department of Nuclear Safety license (IDNS)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)CPR Certification (BLS)Graduate of an accredited school/college of Radiologic TechnologyAnalytical ability is requiredCommunication skill is required in order to teach and leadAbility to interact effectively and collaborate with others in challenging situationsWork requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center campus and requires standing or walking most of the designated shiftWork requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs, and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbsThe ability to visually check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, manage equipment and examine specimens, images or reports is requiredWork conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials, radioactive elements, and/or strong, hazardous chemical agents.Preferred:Baccalaureate degreeEqual OpportunityNorthwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
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