Radiology Technician Assistant-Imaging Part Time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

2d • $17 - $22

About The Position

The Radiology Technician Assistant supports technologists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in Imaging Services and helps coordinate patient flow. Duties include preparing exam 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 according to department and hospital standards, age-specific sensitivities, and Patients' First guidelines; helps patients prepare for procedures and answers basic questions; and directs more detailed clinical questions to clinical staff. The role also includes retrieving and reconciling orders, verifying demographic information, monitoring schedules and delays, handling outside films, processing CDs, maintaining supplies and equipment, and providing clerical or technical support as assigned. This is a part-time position, 40 hours per pay period, on the evening shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with alternating weekends and holidays. Compensation is $17.46–$21.82 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• CPR certification (BLS).
• Demonstrated 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 technologist or nurse directions to assist with exams and procedures.
• Process CDs as needed and participate in lifting and escorting patients while maintaining lift-equipment competencies under the NMH Safe Patient Handling Policy.
• Coordinate patient care according to 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 paperwork and information needed for treatment or procedures.
• Retrieve physician orders from order systems, including EPIC, Chartview, and Powerchart.
• Help clarify patient demographic information and verify that patient information is accurate and complete.
• Monitor schedules to support patient flow and inform coordinators, charge technologists, and patients of delays.
• Identify and obtain paperwork needed to begin exams; handle outside films appropriately and obtain 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 keeping rooms clean and orderly.
• Use designated equipment effectively and maintain equipment and work areas as directed; document safety checklists where applicable.
• Follow policies and procedures to contribute to department efficiency.
• Organize and prioritize assigned work and schedule time to meet work demands, turnaround times, and commitments.
• Provide clerical and technical support as needed and assigned by the Manager.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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