Assistant Tech Imaging-MRI Feinberg Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Assistant Tech Imaging supports technologists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in Imaging Services. The role helps coordinate patient flow and prepares exam and procedure rooms, verifies paperwork and physician orders, escorts patients, assists clinical staff during exams and procedures, and processes films and paperwork. The assistant provides patient care in accordance with department and hospital standards, age-specific sensitivities, and Patients' First guidelines, and follows organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR certification (BLS).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Care for patients throughout treatment or procedures in accordance with department and hospital standards, age-specific sensitivities, and Patients' First guidelines.
• Prepare procedure rooms and work areas before patients arrive.
• Help prepare patients for exams and procedures, explain exams, answer basic questions, and refer detailed clinical questions to clinical staff; apply MR safety knowledge when assigned to MR.
• Follow technologist and nurse directions when assisting with exams and procedures.
• Process CDs as needed.
• Help lift and escort patients and maintain lift-equipment competencies in accordance with the NMH Safe Patient Handling Policy.
• Coordinate patient care according to departmental imaging protocols and communicate with clinical and medical staff to support patient flow.
• Reconcile physician orders with the correct exam protocol and escalate discrepancies to appropriate clinical staff.
• Prepare paperwork and information required for treatments and procedures; retrieve physician orders from systems including EPIC, Chartview, and Powerchart.
• Assist with clarification of patient demographic information and verify patient information for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor schedules and patient flow, and inform coordinators, charge technologists, and patients about delays.
• Identify and obtain paperwork required to start exams; handle outside films appropriately and retrieve patient films when requested.
• Recognize and report problems to appropriate supervisors.
• Use the scheduling system, Radnet, and PACS proficiently.
• Monitor supplies, including Radiology Contrast Media; reorder and rotate dated items, and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Use designated equipment effectively, skillfully, and efficiently; maintain equipment and work areas as directed and document applicable safety checklists.
• Follow department policies and procedures, organize and prioritize work, and schedule time to meet work demands, turnaround times, and commitments.
• Provide clerical and technical support as needed and assigned by the Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED