Radiology Technician Assistant-Imaging Part Time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

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About The Position

The Radiology Technician Assistant supports technologists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in Imaging Services and helps coordinate patient flow in imaging departments. The role includes preparing procedure rooms, verifying paperwork and physician orders, escorting patients, assisting with exams and procedures, and processing films and documentation. The position is part-time at 40 hours per pay period on the evening shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with alternating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• CPR certification (BLS).
• Computer skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare delivery position.
• Bilingual language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care throughout treatments and procedures according to department and hospital standards, age-specific sensitivities, and Patients' First guidelines.
• Prepare procedure rooms and work areas for patients before their arrival.
• Assist with patient preparation, explain exams, answer basic questions, and refer detailed clinical questions to clinical staff; understand MR safety when assigned to MR.
• Follow technologist and nurse directions to assist with exams and procedures.
• Process CDs as needed.
• Participate in lifting and escorting patients and maintain lift-equipment competencies in accordance with the NMH Safe Patient Handling Policy PC 05.0095.
• Coordinate patient care according to departmental imaging protocols and communicate with clinical and medical staff to coordinate patient flow.
• Reconcile physician orders with the correct exam protocol and escalate discrepancies to appropriate clinical staff.
• Prepare necessary paperwork and information for procedures; retrieve physician orders from systems including EPIC, Chartview, and Powerchart.
• Assist in clarifying patient demographic information and verify information for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor schedules to support patient flow and inform coordinators, charge techs, and patients about delays.
• Identify and obtain paperwork required to start exams; handle outside films appropriately and retrieve patient films when requested.
• Recognize and report problems to appropriate supervisors.
• Use scheduling systems, Radnet, and PACS proficiently.
• Monitor supplies, including Radiology Contrast Media, and maintain availability through timely reordering, rotation of dated items, and a clean, orderly environment.
• Use designated equipment effectively, skillfully, and efficiently; maintain equipment and work areas as directed and document safety checklists where applicable.
• Follow policies and procedures, organize and prioritize work, and manage time to meet work demands, turnaround times, and commitments.
• Provide clerical and technical support as needed and assigned by the Manager.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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