Resource Coordinator Diagnostic Imaging Kishwaukee Hospital Full-time Day

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Resource Coordinator for Diagnostic Imaging to support staffing, training, and quality assurance across CT, MRI, and X-ray modalities. You will coordinate staff schedules, assist with hiring, and ensure adherence to department guidelines while maintaining high-quality imaging services.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of related experience, ARRT/IEMA/BLS certifications, and strong teamwork and communication skills to support patient care and workflow efficiency in a

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
• ARRT and IEMA certifications are required.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• 3–5 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the selection of new team members.
• Conducts orientation and training of new and existing staff.
• Monitors orientation and identifies further instructional needs.
• Assists with scheduling staff for department coverage and maintains attendance records.
• Prioritizes, assigns and reviews work; provides feedback to the manager.
• Assists the manager in establishing performance expectations for staff.
• Serves as a resource to staff for patient evaluation and quality of service in CT, MRI and X-ray.
• Ensures staffing levels meet department guidelines and optimal coverage.
• Monitors supplies and equipment for efficiency and cost containment; orders supplies.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs; advises on new equipment acquisitions.
• Supports quality assurance programs and updates procedures for CT, MRI and X-ray.
• Manages patient flow and resolves scheduling issues; monitors imaging quality.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Staff training

Quality assurance

Communication

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate coursework

Tools

CT

MRI

X-ray

ACR Accreditation

Job description

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?

Resource Coordinator Diagnostic Imaging

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.

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

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 refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

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.