Medical Imaging Assistant/Patient Care Tech - Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Huntley, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Imaging Assistant/Patient Care Tech 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. Preference will be given to applicants with experience starting and maintaining IV's. CNA or Phlebotomy certified preferred but not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
CPR Certification – required within first 90 days
Ability to lift 40 pounds
Ability to multi-task
Excellent communication skills
Be flexible, versatile, reliable and a team player
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Possess intermediate computer skills

Nice To Haves

Ability to start and maintain IV access for contrast administration
Ability to perform EKGs
Certified Nursing Assistant
experience starting and maintaining IV's
CNA or Phlebotomy certified

Responsibilities

Must demonstrate competence in transporting both inpatients and outpatients.
Ensures timely transport of patients with proper use of transport aides and equipment.
Assists in moving patients in and out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers and exam tables
Ability to dispense oral CT contrast for outpatients if CNA certified
Ensures patient safety.
Assists Nurses and Techs through direct patient care
Works directly with Nurses and Technologists to provide patient care, to ensure patient safety and consistently manages procedural workflow within Medical Imaging
Handles a variety of clerical and administrative support functions and customer service for assigned patient care areas to promote organized and efficient delivery of care to patients.
Demonstrates the knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span, which includes being able to identify each patient’s requirements relative to the patient’s age-specific needs.
Provides pre-test information and instructions to patients
Facilitates effective caregiver handoff communication
Participate in the resolution of customer questions and concerns, collects necessary data and follows through with appropriate person for resolution.
Provides support in the acquisition and distribution of digital patient records.
Digitizes, formats and uploads film-based or digital imagines into PACS
Demonstrates proficiency with all necessary PACS, Paragon, Emix, PenRad, Cardiology Centricity, Workstation Centricity, T-Systems, MPF, SCU applications
Provides timely and efficient service to all physicians, staff and patients
Fulfills requests for images and reports ensuring availability in system and follows proper protocols for releasing confidential patient information.
Assists in the training and orientation of Associates
Completes all mandatory educational requirements and certifications