Medical Imaging Asst - In House Registry Variable shifts
About The Position
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction contributes to a positive workplace, reflecting a patient-first approach that distinguishes them in healthcare. Employees are integral to the quest for better health care and are offered competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. The Medical Imaging Assistant I - IHR role aligns with NM's mission, vision, and values, adhering to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complying with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards. This position involves working directly with Nurses and Technologists to provide patient care, ensure patient safety, and manage procedural workflow efficiently within Medical Imaging.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Competent in use of office equipment.
- Skilled in conflict management and resolution.
- Effective Communicator.
Nice To Haves
- MIA II – 10+ years in lieu of CAN
- Ability to perform EKGs
- CAN Licensure
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Must demonstrate competence in transporting both inpatients and outpatients.
- Ensures timely transport of patients with proper use of transport aids and equipment.
- Assists in moving patients in and out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, and exam tables.
- Ensures patient safety.
- Assists Nurses and Techs through direct patient care.
- 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.
- Willingness to travel and learn proper workflow for multiple hospital sites.
- 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.
- Ability to dispense oral CT contrast for outpatients if CNA certified.
Benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- lifecycle benefits
- wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events
- Sign-on Bonus Eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
