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Radiologic Technologist - In House Registry Casual Variable shifts

Northwestern Medicine · Huntley, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is registry on a rotating basis. How does that fit what you are looking for?

What they are checking: Honest fit with hours that are neither fixed nor guaranteed.

The posting mentions service recovery. Tell me about a time something went wrong for a patient.

What they are checking: Whether they fix a bad experience rather than defend it.

Tell me about helping a colleague in another department.

What they are checking: The posting asks for teamwork across departments, which registry staff are well placed to do.

What would you do

You are asked to work on equipment you have not used before. What do you do?

What they are checking: The posting expects several types of equipment, and registry work means meeting new ones.

You are the first person a patient meets in imaging. What are you trying to leave them with?

What they are checking: The posting calls this role the first line interface, which is a real part of the job.

How do you get up to speed quickly at a site you do not usually work at?

What they are checking: The specific demand of registry work.

About the work

How do you position a patient who cannot move the way the exam requires?

What they are checking: Practical positioning, which is most of the skill in plain radiography.

Talk me through your use of markers and why it matters.

What they are checking: The posting names markers specifically, and getting them wrong misleads a radiologist.

How do you decide an image needs repeating?

What they are checking: Whether they review before the patient leaves.

How do you keep dose as low as you can while still getting a usable image?

What they are checking: Whether dose is actively managed or left to the machine.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

• 1 shift/pay period (every 2 weeks) • On Call requirement once every 12 weeks The Rad Tech 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. • This position is capable of taking any or all types of radiographs with several different types of equipment. He/she functions as the first line interface with patients/customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Responsibilities: • Utilizes markers on a consistent basis. • Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic and/or fluoroscopic examinations. • Demonstrates overall knowledge of exams. • Produces high quality films on a consistent basis. • Understands and properly uses CR, the PRID, ADC Multiloader, and QS workstation. • Writes complete patient histories for the radiologists. • Utilizes PACS with few errors. • Demonstrates overall efficiency of work and time. Utilizes slow time constructively, i.e., stocking rooms, emptying linen, putting away supplies, helping transport, etc. • Assesses patient pain interfering with imaging procedure. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention. • Demonstrates knowledge of how to access Pyxis, what medications are available for what procedures and understands that the doctor verifies the correct medication upon receipt. • Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures (i.e. good handwashing). • Multitasks in several areas. • Acknowledges exams on a timely basis and completely. Required : • Graduation from an approved school of Radiology Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained. • American Registry of Registered Technologist (ARRT) within 3 months of graduation, new graduates need Certificate of Completion from the college. • Certified by the State of Illinois to practice and administer radiation (IEMA). New graduates required to apply for temporary license which when received is valid by the state for two years. • CPR – Basic Life Support Preferred: • Bachelors of Science degree • Previous Rad Tech experience 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 our Benefits 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.

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