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At Northwestern Medicine, we value the impact imaging professionals have in providing safe and comprehensive care to our patients. As part of a team focused on safety, teamwork and wellness, you will work with innovative technologies and advanced protocols that will help you develop your career in diagnostic and imaging.

Becoming an Imaging Professional at Northwestern Medicine

We’re proud to help shape the future of medicine by training the next generation. We strive to provide a workplace environment that fosters a positive and inclusive culture, offering a space where you can expand your knowledge, refine your clinical skills and provide world-class patient care.

By joining Northwestern Medicine, you will work with groundbreaking advances in imaging technology, including 3D imaging and digital radiography. You can also further your career by gaining valuable knowledge in specialty areas of radiography, nuclear medicine or sonography.

When you join Northwestern Medicine as a radiographer (X-ray technologist), nuclear medicine technologist or sonographer (ultrasound technologist), you can grow your career by earning a certification or specializing in certain areas.

Areas of Specialty

Radiographer (X-Ray Technologist)

Certification areas to grow your career include:

  • Computed tomography (CT)
  • Mammography
  • MRI
  • Catheterization laboratory
  • Interventional radiology

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Certification areas to grow your career include:

  • Positron emission tomography (PET)
  • CT
  • Theranostics

Sonographer (Ultrasound Technologist)

Certification areas to grow your career include:

  • General
  • Specialized vascular
  • Specialized breast
  • Specialized obstetrics
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK)

 

Benefits

At Northwestern Medicine, an excellent patient experience begins with a world-class workforce.

Just as we are committed to delivering better medicine, we are also committed to a better employee experience. Our generous benefits package includes:

  • $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
  • $10,000 student loan repayment ($5,000 part-time)
  • $1,000 professional development fund per year ($500 part-time)
  • $250 Well-Being Fund per year($125 part-time)
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid parental leave
  • On-site child care at select Northwestern Medicine locations
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Annual employee salary increase and incentive bonus
  • Paid time off and holiday pay

Visit our Benefits page for more information.

Emmanuel Ugwu, CNMT

“Northwestern Medicine surrounds me with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals that helps in my passion to deliver high-quality care and to ensure every individual I work with receives the best possible experience.”

Katarzyna Gierut, CNMT RT

"I am grateful to work at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital because it allows me to bring the high standards of Northwestern Medicine to my local community. Every day I am surrounded with healthcare professionals that deliver exceptional care for patients and families."

Richard Andrade, RT(R)(MR)

"I am proud to serve my community in this prestigious healthcare system as an MRI technologist with leaders and peers who focus on providing quality patient care.”

Arezo Niroumandpour, RDMS

"I am grateful to work for Northwestern Medicine, where personal growth, professional development, and excellence in patient care are prioritized. It’s inspiring to be part of such a dedicated team"

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