Imaging Assistant - In House Registry PRN Variable shifts

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Huntley, IL

3h

About The Position

The Imaging Assistant IHR reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role coordinates clerical services for imaging services, locates and prepares prior films and images for comparison with current studies, and works with radiologists to transmit results to physicians in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required within six months.

Nice To Haves

• Medical experience.

Responsibilities

• Locate pertinent comparison films from internal and external sources, combine and scan them with the current X-ray jacket, and return outside films.
• Prepare imaging films for radiologist interpretation.
• Send computer-generated standardized results to physician offices and nursing units.
• Screen telephone calls, notify appropriate personnel, and pull files needed to assist with calls.
• Handle requests for copies and collect fees when necessary.
• Burn CD images from the PACS system.
• Work with Medical Records to ensure HIPAA compliance when releasing images and reports.
• Run daily computer reports.
• Print schedules for the next day and look up patients’ previous exams.
• Assemble films with permanent X-ray folders; make new folders and insert jackets as needed, logging required information.
• Handle subpoena cases for the Risk Management department.

Benefits

• The company describes a range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events; specific benefit eligibility depends on employment classification.

What This Job Offers

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