Imaging Services Coordinator (PACS & Records)

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Imaging Assistant IHR to support imaging services in Huntley, IL. You will locate and scan prior films, prep images for radiologists, and transmit results to physicians, while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

You will also handle film assembly, schedule printing, and respond to requests for copies or subpoenas, collaborating with radiologists and medical records to maintain accurate, timely patient imaging records.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Locates and combines relevant comparison films from internal/external sources and scans with current x-ray jacket.
• Prepares imaging films for radiologist’s interpretation.
• Sends standardized results to physician offices and nursing units.
• Screens calls and pulls necessary files.
• Handles requests for copies and collects fees when necessary.
• Burns CD images from PACS.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance on release of images and reports.
• Runs daily computer reports.
• Prints schedules for the next day and retrieves prior exams.
• Assembles films with folders and logs necessary information.
• Handles subpoena cases for risk management.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR – Basic Life Support (required within six months)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Imaging Assistant IHR to support imaging services in Huntley, IL. You will locate and scan prior films, prep images for radiologists, and transmit results to physicians, while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

You will also handle film assembly, schedule printing, and respond to requests for copies or subpoenas, collaborating with radiologists and medical records to maintain accurate, timely patient imaging records.