Resource Coordinator Diagnostic Imaging - Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Resource Coordinator in Diagnostic Imaging to support staffing, scheduling, and workflow across CT, MRI and X-ray services. The role emphasizes patient safety, quality, and adherence to department policies, with responsibilities spanning team orientation, performance feedback, and coordination of equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of related work experience, ARRT certification, and strong collaboration skills to ensure optimal department

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
• ARRT
• IEMA
• BLS through American Heart Association
• 3 to 5 years of related work experience
• ARRT registry in CT or MRI

Responsibilities

• Assists with staff selection and scheduling to meet department coverage needs.
• Conducts orientation and training for new and existing staff.
• Monitors staff orientation and identifies additional training needs.
• Maintains attendance records and ensures adequate staffing levels.
• Leads and provides feedback to management on staff performance and expectations.
• Supports quality assurance and accreditation efforts within CT, MRI, and X-ray.
• Coordinates patient flow and monitors imaging services to ensure safety and quality.

Education

2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Resource Coordinator Diagnostic Imaging 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the selection of new team members.
• Conducts orientation and training of new and existing staff.
• Monitors the orientation of staff and identifies further instructional needs.
• Assist with scheduling staff for adequate coverage to meet the needs of the department; maintains attendance records.
• Prioritizes, assigns and reviews work; provides feedback to the manager regarding staff performance.
• Assists the manager in establishing and evaluating performance expectations for staff.
• Serves as a resource to staff as it relates to patient evaluation and quality of service performed in the Imaging modalities.
• Ensures staffing levels which meet department guidelines; ensures optimal department coverage and minimal overtime.
• Monitors utilization of supplies and equipment for optimal efficiency and cost containment; orders and maintains supplies used in the department.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs; assists with recommendations regarding the acquisition of new equipment.
• Supports quality assurance programs for the department.
• Enforces policies and procedures; assists in updating and developing procedure manuals and protocols for CT, MRI and X-ray.
• Coordinates patient flow through department; resolves scheduling issues.
• Monitors and maintains the quality of films and services produced in CT, MRI and X-ray modalities.
• Monitors charges and tracks financial performance in CT, MRI, and X-Ray modalities.
• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table.
• Administers contrast media orally or intravenously; gathers pertinent information from patient, patient’s chart and radiology folder to determine risk factors for IV contrast.
• Enters data such as type of scan, slice thickness, scan time and other technical data into computer.
• Communicates with patient before and during procedure; monitors safety, comfort and level of sedation.
• Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures; produces radiographs.
• Evaluates radiographs, video tape and computer generated information for technical quality.
• Calibrates the CT and laser.
• Serves as a lead person for ACR Accreditation in CT and MRI.
• Maintains CT and MRI QC records.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education

• 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent

Certification

• ARRT
• IEMA
• BLS through American Heart Association

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of related work experience

Preferred

• ARRT registry in CT or MRI

Additional Information

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.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed:

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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.