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. The role is pivotal in coordinating patient flow across imaging departments and includes preparing examination and procedure rooms, verifying paperwork and physician orders, escorting patients, assisting clinical staff during exams and procedures, and processing films and paperwork. The assistant provides patient care in accordance with department and hospital standards, age-specific sensitivities, and Patients’ First guidelines, while following organizational policies, procedures, ethics requirements, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a part-time position for 40 hours per pay period on the evening shift, from 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

Care for patients throughout treatment or 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.
Help prepare patients for exams and procedures, explain exams, answer basic questions, and refer detailed clinical questions to clinical staff; follow MR safety knowledge requirements when assigned to MR.
Follow technologist or 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.
Help coordinate patient care based on 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 order systems, and help clarify patient demographic information.
Verify patient information for accuracy and completeness.
Monitor schedules to support patient flow and inform coordinators, charge technologists, and patients of delays.
Identify and obtain paperwork required to begin 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 upkeep of 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 to support department efficiency; organize and prioritize work to meet demands, turnaround times, and commitments.
Provide clerical and technical support as needed and assigned by the Manager.