CT Resource Coordinator - Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Huntley, IL

1d•$44 - $59

About The Position

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? Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Toography (CT) Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation Basic Life Support (BLS) The Resource Coordinator CT 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent
ARRT
IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety
BLS through American Heart Association
3 to 5 years’ experience

Nice To Haves

3+ CT Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with the selection of new team members. Conducts orientation and training of new and existing staff.
Assists the director in establishing and evaluating performance expectations for staff.
Monitors the orientation of staff and identifies further instructional needs.
Schedules staff for adequate coverage to meet the needs of the department; maintains attendance records.
Prioritizes, assigns and reviews work; provides feedback to director regarding staff performance. Serves as a resource to staff. 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.
Coordinates patient flow through department; resolves scheduling issues.
Monitors and maintains the quality of films and services produced in CT.
Monitors charges and tracks financial performance in CT.
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 and comfort level.
Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures; produces radiographs. Evaluates computed tomography images and computer generated information for technical quality.
Calibrates the CT and laser.
Other duties as assigned.