Imaging Services Assistant

Ascension; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an Imaging Administrative role at Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates, IL. The position supports patient flow, prepares exams, and ensures imaging quality while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred BLS certification, and involves administrative tasks and post-procedure duties within the Imaging Admin department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• BLS Provider certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients, provide educational materials, and transport patients to clinical areas while verifying identities.
• Assist technologists with patient positioning and exam preparation to ensure the delivery of high-quality diagnostic images.
• Strictly adhere to radiation safety protocols to minimize patient exposure.
• Handle administrative tasks, including filing/retrieving patient records and reports, and managing departmental inventory.
• Manage post-procedural duties, including patient discharge, room sanitation, and restocking of supplies.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Explain procedures to patients, provide educational materials, and transport patients to clinical areas while verifying identities.
• Assist technologists with patient positioning and exam preparation to ensure the delivery of high-quality diagnostic images.
• Strictly adhere to radiation safety protocols to minimize patient exposure.
• Handle administrative tasks, including filing/retrieving patient records and reports, and managing departmental inventory.
• Manage post-procedural duties, including patient discharge, room sanitation, and restocking of supplies.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
• Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius
• Department: Imaging Admin
• Schedule: Days shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Explain procedures to patients, provide educational materials, and transport patients to clinical areas while verifying identities.
• Assist technologists with patient positioning and exam preparation to ensure the delivery of high-quality diagnostic images.
• Strictly adhere to radiation safety protocols to minimize patient exposure.
• Handle administrative tasks, including filing/retrieving patient records and reports, and managing departmental inventory.
• Manage post-procedural duties, including patient discharge, room sanitation, and restocking of supplies.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Preferred.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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