Imaging Assistant - In House Registry PRN Variable shifts

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Huntley, IL

12h

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 manages prior imaging films and records, and supports timely transmission of results to physicians in collaboration with radiologists.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Medical experience.

Responsibilities

• Locate pertinent comparison films from internal and external sources and combine and scan them with the current X-ray jacket.
• Return outside films.
• Prepare imaging films for radiologists’ 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, insert jackets as needed, and log required information.
• Handle subpoena cases for the risk management department.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED