Part-Time Imaging & Patient Care Assistant

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a part-time Medical Imaging Assistant I to support nurses and technologists in delivering patient care. The role emphasizes safe transport, patient assessment, and efficient workflow within a multi-site hospital system.

The position requires 20 hours per week, 2–3 days, with a 6:30am–3pm shift and weekend rotation every 4th weekend. Strong communication, kindness, and adherence to infection control are essential as you contribute to high-quality imaging services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certification within first 90 days.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be flexible, versatile, reliable and a team player.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Possess intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to start and maintain IV access for contrast administration.
• Ability to perform EKGs.
• Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the life span.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills to facilitate the flow of information.
• Ability to manage the flow of information and communications for the department.
• Facilitates care by ensuring a well-organized working environment.
• Assist nurses and technologists through direct patient care.
• Ensures timely transport of patients with proper use of transport aides and equipment.
• Effectively communicates with health care team to coordinate patient care.
• Assists in moving patients in and out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers and exam tables.
• Ability to perform lifting and transfer activities with proper body mechanics.
• Adheres to Infection Control policies.
• Provides pre-test information and instructions to patients.
• Facilitates effective caregiver handoff communication.
• Willingness to travel and learn workflow for three hospital sites.
• Participate in the resolution of customer questions and concerns, collects necessary data.
• Provides support in the acquisition and distribution of digital patient records.
• Digitizes, formats and uploads film-based or digital images into PACS.
• Demonstrates proficiency with PACS, Paragon, Emix, PenRad, Centricity, Workstation Centricity, T-Systems, MPF, SCU apps.
• Provides timely and efficient service to physicians, staff and patients.
• Fulfills requests for images and reports, ensuring availability in the system and following confidentiality protocols.
• Performs other clerical duties as necessary.
• Must possess excellent customer relations across age groups.
• Maintains professionalism and teamwork to meet hospital goals.
• Keeps environment safe and organized and completes mandated education.
• Attends required staff meetings per department requirements.
• Ability to dispense oral CT contrast for outpatients if CNA certified.
• This position performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

English proficiency

Flexibility

Computer skills

CPR Certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a part-time Medical Imaging Assistant I to support nurses and technologists in delivering patient care. The role emphasizes safe transport, patient assessment, and efficient workflow within a multi-site hospital system.

The position requires 20 hours per week, 2–3 days, with a 6:30am–3pm shift and weekend rotation every 4th weekend. Strong communication, kindness, and adherence to infection control are essential as you contribute to high-quality imaging services.