Assistant Tech Imaging-Full time Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago seeks an Assistant Tech Imaging to support technologists, nurses, and physicians in Imaging Services. You will help coordinate patient flow, prepare exam rooms, verify orders, and handle imaging paperwork and CDs.

Key tasks include assisting in exams, ensuring safety, using RadNet/PACS, and communicating with clinical staff to streamline patient care and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates computer skills.
• CPR Certification (BLS).
• Previous experience in a healthcare delivery position is preferred.
• Bilingual language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cares for the patient throughout the treatment/procedure according to department and hospital standards of care.
• Provides systems support by preparing procedure rooms for patients prior to arrival.
• Assists in preparing patient for exam/procedure and answers basic questions.
• Follows directions of technologist/nurse to assist in exam/procedure.
• Processes CDs and assists with patient transport and equipment handling.
• Helps coordinate patient care based on imaging protocols.
• Interacts with clinical staff to coordinate patient flow.
• Reconciles physician orders to correct exam protocol and escalates discrepancies.
• Prepares paperwork and information for procedures.
• Retrieves physician orders from EPIC, Chartview, Powerchart, and other systems.
• Verifies patient demographics and information for accuracy.
• Monitors schedule to ensure efficient patient flow and notifies delays.
• Identifies and obtains paperwork required to start exams.
• Supports proper handling of outside films and patient imaging requests.
• Reports problems to supervisors as needed.
• Uses RadNet and PACS; maintains stock of supplies and cleanliness of rooms.
• Operates equipment safely, maintains workspace and documents safety checks.
• Follows policies to contribute to departmental efficiency.
• Organizes work and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
• Provides clerical/technical support as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Computer skills

CPR Certification (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Radnet

PACS

EPIC

Chartview

Powerchart

Job description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Assistant Tech Imaging 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 Assistant Tech Imaging provides support service to the technologists, nurses, and physicians and to other health care professionals related to Imaging Services. This position is pivotal in coordinating patient flow in the respective imaging departments. Duties may include setup work of exam/procedure room before patient arrival, verification of paperwork and physician orders, escorting of patient to and from the waiting and changing areas, assisting the technologists, nurses or physicians in performing the exam/procedure, and processing films and paperwork for completed exams.

Responsibilities

• Cares for the patient throughout the treatment/procedure according to department and hospital standards of care, age-specific sensitivities, and Patients' First guidelines.
• Provides systems support by preparing procedure rooms for patients prior to their arrival in the department and work area
• Assists in preparing patient for exam/procedure, including the ability to explain exams and answer basic questions, knowledge of MR Safety if assignment is MR and brings forward more detailed clinical questions to clinical staff.
• Follows directions of technologist/nurse to assist in performing exam/procedure on patients.
• Processes CDs as needed. Participates in lifting and escorting patients and maintains lift equipment competencies refer to NMH Safe Patient Handling Policy PC 05.0095.
• Helps to coordinate patient care based on departmental imaging protocols. Interacts and communicates with clinical and medical staff to coordinate patient flow.
• Reconciles physician orders to correct exam protocol and escalates discrepancies to appropriate clinical staff.
• Prepares all necessary paperwork and information so treatment/procedure may be performed.
• Retrieves physician orders as needed from all order systems including but not limited to EPIC, Chartview, Powerchart.
• Assists in clarification of patient demographic information. Verifies patient information for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitors schedule to ensure effective patient flow throughout the diagnostic areas. Informs coordinators, charge techs, and patients of delays.
• Identifies and obtains paperwork required to start exams. Handles outside films appropriately and obtains patient films when requested.
• Recognizes and reports problems to appropriate supervisors.
• Uses scheduling system, Radnet and PACS proficiently. Monitors stock of supplies, including Radiology Contrast Media, in treatment/procedure rooms to assure their regular availability by timely re-ordering, rotation of dated items, and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
• Uses designated equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed, and where applicable, documents safety checklists including contrast warmers, barium refrigerators, etc.
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of department.
• Organizes and prioritizes assigned work, and schedules time to accommodate work demands, turnaround-time and commitments.
• Provides clerical/technical support as needed and as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates computer skills.
• CPR Certification (BLS).

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a healthcare delivery position.
• Bilingual language skills.

Additional Information

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.

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