Imaging Assistant - In House Registry PRN Variable shifts

Northwestern Medicine group; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Imaging Assistant IHR to support in-house imaging services with rotating shifts. This part-time, hourly position pays $17.05 per hour and requires a high school diploma with CPR certification within six months.

You will locate comparison films, scan prior images into PACS, prepare films for interpretation, and transmit results to physician offices while ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate record handling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR – Basic Life Support required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Locates all pertinent comparison films from internal and external sources and combines and scans with current x-ray jacket.
• Prepares imaging films for radiologist’s interpretation.
• Sends computer-generated standardized results to physician offices and nursing units.
• Screens telephone calls and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Handles requests for copies and collects fees when necessary.
• Burns CD images from PACS system.
• Works with medical records to insure proper HIPAA compliance on release of images and reports.
• Print schedules for the next day and look up patient's previous exams.

Skills

Clerical coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR – Basic Life Support

Job description

Imaging Assistant - In House Registry PRN Variable shifts

• Part-time
• Hours Per Week / FTE: 1.2 hrs/wk - 0.03 FTE
• Job Shift: Rotating
• Salary Range Minimum : $17.05
• Salary Range Maximum: $17.05
• Compensation: USD 17.05 - USD 17.05 - hourly

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?

The Imaging Assistant IHR 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.

• Responsible for coordinating clerical services for all of imaging services. Coordinates locating all pertinent internal and external previous films and combining with current x-ray folder. Scans in prior images for all modalities on PACS system. Works closely with the Radiologists on transmitting timely results to physicians.

Responsibilities

• Locates all pertinent comparison films from internal and external sources and combines and scans with current x-ray jacket. Returns outside films
• Prepares imaging films for radiologist’s interpretation
• Sends computer-generated standardized results to physician offices and nursing units.
• Screens telephone calls and notifies appropriate personnel. Pulls any files necessary to assist in the call.
• Handles requests for copies and collects fees when necessary.
• Burns CD images from PACS system
• Works with medical records to insure proper HIPPA compliancy on release of images and reports.
• Print schedules for the next day and look up patient's previous exams.
• Assembles films with permanent x-ray folders. Makes new folders and inserts jackets as needed logging all necessary information.

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• CPR – Basic Life Support (required within six months)

Preferred

• Medicalexperience.

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.

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.

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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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.