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Job Description
This is a Full Time position at 36hrs per week for the Immediate Care Center located at the McHenry clinic. This would be 3, 12hr shifts from 7 : 45am-8 : 15pm with weekend and holiday coverage requirement.
The 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 Radiographer is primarily responsible for performing general radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures to generate imaging information necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of outpatients.
Services are to be provided in accordance with industry standards, organization standards and Department procedures and protocols.
Responsibilities :
Care for the patient throughout the procedure according to department standards, including accompanying the patient to and from the x-ray exam rooms.
Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices and patient positioning techniques to generate general radiographic (stationary and mobile) images.
Perform imaging procedures in accordance with safe radiation safety practices as determined by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety and the NCR to limit radiation exposure to patient, self and other members of the healthcare team.
Evaluates the completed images in comparison with industry standards (Merrill’s Atlas of Roentgenographic Positions) and take corrective action as needed.
Provide x-ray images of optimum, quality with optimum productivity and customer service.
Produces high quality radiographs in order to minimize patient radiation exposure through coning, the use of radiographic filters, as well as lead shielding devices.
Quality control and the occurrence of repeat x-rays is the desired goal of the Radiographer. Collect and record data as identified by the department as support documentation to support the measurement and tracing components of quality management.
Completes and / or verifies the accounting and billing information section of the charge voucher, including department, billing area, location, provider, etc.
in order to ensure accurate billing for radiographic services.
Qualifications
Required :
Preferred :
Additional Information
Northwestern 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.
Last updated : 2024-05-10
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$60k-72k (estimate)
05/11/2024
06/21/2024
rmg.nm.org
BARTLETT, IL
200 - 500
1990
TERRY BECKER
$5M - $10M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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