Radiology Technician Assistant-Imaging Part Time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

12d • $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 in imaging departments. The role includes preparing examination and procedure rooms, checking paperwork and physician orders, escorting patients, assisting clinical staff during examinations and procedures, and processing films and paperwork. The position follows departmental and hospital standards of care, patient safety policies, and applicable organizational and regulatory requirements.

This is a part-time evening position, 40 hours per pay period (20 hours per week; 0.5 FTE), scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with alternating weekends and holidays. The hourly salary range is $17.46 to $21.82.

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 examinations and procedures, explain examinations, answer basic questions, and refer detailed clinical questions to clinical staff.
• Follow technologist or nurse directions when assisting with examinations 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 examination protocol and escalate discrepancies to appropriate clinical staff.
• Prepare paperwork and information needed for treatments and procedures.
• Retrieve physician orders from order systems, including EPIC, Chartview, and Powerchart.
• Help clarify patient demographic information and verify patient information for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor schedules to support patient flow, and inform coordinators, charge technologists, and patients about delays.
• Identify and obtain paperwork required to start examinations; handle outside films appropriately and obtain patient films when requested.
• Recognize and report problems to appropriate supervisors.
• Use Radnet and PACS scheduling systems proficiently.
• Monitor supplies, including radiology contrast media, and ensure availability by reordering, rotating dated items, and keeping rooms clean and orderly.
• Use designated equipment effectively and maintain equipment and work areas as directed, documenting safety checklists where applicable.
• Follow policies and procedures that contribute to department efficiency.
• Organize and prioritize assigned work to meet work demands, turnaround times, and commitments.
• Provide clerical and technical support as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness and lifecycle benefits.
• 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