Resource Coordinator Kish Breast Imaging Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; DeKalb Township (IL); In loco; USD 60.000 - 82.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Resource Coordinator for Breast Imaging (Kish) on a casual days, part-time schedule (4 hrs/wk, 0.1 FTE). The role supports staff recruitment, scheduling, imaging workflow, and quality assurance within the breast imaging department.

Required: Radiology Technologist Program graduate with ARRT Mammography or ARDMS Breast Ultrasound credentials and BLS. The position emphasizes patient safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient PCA/Scheduling processes.

Competenze

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
• ARRT Mammography (M) OR ARDMS Breast Ultrasound (BR).
• BLS certification required.

Mansioni

• Perform breast imaging and bone density exams per standards.
• Assist in selection and recruitment of new team members and training of staff.
• Monitor staff orientation and identify instructional needs to enhance performance.
• Collaborate with the manager/director to set and evaluate staff performance expectations.
• Assist with staff scheduling and timecard approvals to ensure departmental efficiency.
• Prioritize, assign, and review work, providing feedback to management on performance.
• Ensure staffing levels align with guidelines and minimize overtime.
• Monitor supplies/equipment; order and maintain supplies.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and recommend new equipment as needed.
• Support quality assurance programs to maintain high standards of care.
• Enforce policies; help update procedure manuals and protocols for breast imaging.
• Assist with inspections/accreditations to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate patient flow and resolve scheduling issues.
• Scan paperwork and manage PACS duties.
• Support department during regulatory inspections.
• Perform additional duties to meet evolving needs of breast imaging.
• Maintain patient safety throughout imaging process.

Formazione

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program

ARRT Mammography (M) OR ARDMS Breast Ultrasound (BR)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Descrizione del lavoro

Resource Coordinator Kish Breast Imaging Casual Days

• Part-time
• Hours Per Week / FTE: 4 hrs/wk - 0.1 FTE
• Salary Range Minimum : $43.86
• Salary Range Maximum: $59.21
• Compensation: USD 43.86 - USD 59.21 - hourly

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?

TheResource Coordinator Breast 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:

• Perform breast imaging and bone density exams as required, ensuring adherence to certification standards and expected quality, safety, and performance benchmarks.
• Assist in the selection and recruitment of new team members, participating in the orientation and training of both new and existing staff.
• Monitor staff orientation processes and identify additional instructional needs to enhance team performance.
• Collaborate with the manager or director to establish and evaluate performance expectations for staff.
• Assist with staff scheduling and timecard approvals to ensure departmental efficiency.
• Prioritize, assign, and review work assignments, providing constructive feedback to management regarding staff performance.
• Ensure staffing levels align with department guidelines, maintaining optimal coverage and minimizing overtime.
• Monitor the utilization of supplies and equipment to maximize efficiency and cost containment; order and maintain necessary supplies for the department.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs, providing recommendations for the acquisition of new equipment as needed.
• Support quality assurance programs within the department to maintain high standards of care.
• Enforce departmental policies and procedures; assist in updating and developing procedure manuals and protocols for breast imaging.
• Assist with inspections and accreditations related to breast imaging to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Coordinate patient flow through the department, effectively resolving any scheduling issues that arise.
• Perform all necessary scanning of paperwork and duties related to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Supports department with regulatory inspections and accreditations
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet the evolving needs of the breast imaging department.
• Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Applies professional judgement within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
• Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy.
• Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program

Certification:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Program (ARRT) Mammography (M) OR American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographer (ARDMS) Breast Ultrasound (BR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

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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.

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