Radiology Technician Assistant-Imaging Part Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a part-time Radiology Technician Assistant to support imaging teams in Illinois. The role focuses on coordinating patient flow, preparing exam rooms, and assisting technologists, nurses and physicians during imaging procedures to maintain efficient, safe care.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, CPR (BLS), and strong communication, computer, and organizational skills. Prior healthcare experience is preferred, and bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• CPR Certification (BLS) is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedure rooms and coordinates patient arrival to ensure smooth workflow.
• Assists in preparing patients for exams and explains basic procedures.
• Verifies physician orders and retrieves them from EPIC, Chartview, and Powerchart.
• Monitors patient flow and communicates delays to coordinators and staff.
• Operates scheduling systems (Radnet) and manages supply stock to keep rooms ready.
• Documents safety checks and maintains clean, organized work areas.
• Assists with transporting patients and handling outside films as needed.
• Follows clinicians' directions to support imaging exams.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC

Chartview

Powerchart

Radnet

PACS

Job description

Description

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The Radiology Technician Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• The Radiology Technician Assistant provides support service to the technologists, nurses, and physicians and to other health care professionals related to Imaging Services. This position is pivotal in coordinating patient flow in the respective imaging departments. Duties may include setup work of exam/procedure room before patient arrival, verification of paperwork and physician orders, escorting of patient to and from the waiting and changing areas, assisting the technologists, nurses or physicians in performing the exam/procedure, and processing films and paperwork for completed exams.

Responsibilities

• Cares for the patient throughout the treatment/procedure according to department and hospital standards of care, age-specific sensitivities, and Patients' First guidelines.
• Provides systems support by preparing procedure rooms for patients prior to their arrival in the department and work area
• Assists in preparing patient for exam/procedure, including the ability to explain exams and answer basic questions, knowledge of MR Safety if assignment is MR and brings forward more detailed clinical questions to clinical staff.
• Follows directions of technologist/nurse to assist in performing exam/procedure on patients.
• Processes CDs as needed. Participates in lifting and escorting patients and maintains lift equipment competencies refer to NMH Safe Patient Handling Policy PC 05.0095.
• Helps to coordinate patient care based on departmental imaging protocols. Interacts and communicates with clinical and medical staff to coordinate patient flow.
• Reconciles physician orders to correct exam protocol and escalates discrepancies to appropriate clinical staff.
• Prepares all necessary paperwork and information so treatment/procedure may be performed.
• Retrieves physician orders as needed from all order systems including but not limited to EPIC, Chartview, Powerchart.
• Assists in clarification of patient demographic information. Verifies patient information for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitors schedule to ensure effective patient flow throughout the diagnostic areas. Informs coordinators, charge techs, and patients of delays.
• Identifies and obtains paperwork required to start exams. Handles outside films appropriately and obtains patient films when requested.
• Recognizes and reports problems to appropriate supervisors.
• Uses scheduling system, Radnet and PACS proficiently. Monitors stock of supplies, including Radiology Contrast Media, in treatment/procedure rooms to assure their regular availability by timely re-ordering, rotation of dated items, and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
• Uses designated equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed, and where applicable, documents safety checklists including contrast warmers, barium refrigerators, etc.
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of department.
• Organizes and prioritizes assigned work, and schedules time to accommodate work demands, turnaround-time and commitments.
• Provides clerical/technical support as needed and as assigned by Manager.

This position is part-time, 56 hours per pay period, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with alternating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma.

Certification

• CPR Certification (BLS).

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrates computer skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a healthcare delivery position.
• Bilingual language skills.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position)

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.