Imaging Services Assistant — CT & MRI

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Radiology Technician Assistant to support imaging services with direct patient communication and clerical tasks in a busy department. The full-time day shift includes weekend rotation and opportunities to assist technologists, nurses and physicians, coordinate patient flow, and help prepare rooms, paperwork and films while maintaining safety and departmental protocols.

The role emphasizes initiative, time management, and the ability to navigate two workflows with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• CPR Certification (BLS) required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Cares for the patient throughout treatment per department standards.
• Prepares procedure rooms and verifies paperwork and orders.
• Assists in preparing patients for exams and explains procedures.
• Follows technologist or nurse directions during exams.
• Coordinates patient flow and communicates with staff.
• Maintains supplies and cleans work area; handles paperwork.

Skills

Clerical skills

Patient communication

Time management

Multi-workflow navigation

Education

High School Diploma

CPR Certification (BLS)

Tools

EPIC

RadNet

PACS

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Radiology Technician Assistant to support imaging services with direct patient communication and clerical tasks in a busy department. The full-time day shift includes weekend rotation and opportunities to assist technologists, nurses and physicians, coordinate patient flow, and help prepare rooms, paperwork and films while maintaining safety and departmental protocols.

The role emphasizes initiative, time management, and the ability to navigate two workflows with