Imaging Services Support Specialist

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Assistant Tech Imaging to support imaging services and coordinate patient flow. The role involves preparing exam rooms, verifying orders, escorting patients, and assisting technologists, nurses, and physicians during procedures.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, basic computer skills, and CPR (BLS). Preference will be given to those with healthcare experience and bilingual abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Good problem-solving and organizational abilities are needed.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills.
• CPR Certification (BLS) required or within probation period.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients during treatment/procedure per department standards.
• Prepare procedure rooms and assist in exams/procedures.
• Explain exams and answer basic questions; know MR safety if MR assignment.
• Follow technologist/nurse directions to assist in procedures.
• Coordinate patient flow and ensure proper paperwork and orders.
• Retrieve and verify physician orders from order systems (EPIC, Chartview, Powerchart).
• Monitor schedules, inform coordinators of delays, and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Support clerical/technical tasks as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Assistant Tech Imaging to support imaging services and coordinate patient flow. The role involves preparing exam rooms, verifying orders, escorting patients, and assisting technologists, nurses, and physicians during procedures.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, basic computer skills, and CPR (BLS). Preference will be given to those with healthcare experience and bilingual abilities.