Resource Coordinator Diagnostic Imaging - Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Huntley, IL

3d • $45 - $61

About The Position

The Resource Coordinator Diagnostic Imaging reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role coordinates staff, patient flow, supplies, equipment, and quality activities across CT, MRI, and X-ray, while also performing imaging-related patient care and technical duties. The position serves as a resource to staff and as a lead for ACR accreditation in CT and MRI.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Two to three years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
• ARRT certification.
• IEMA certification.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Three to five years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• ARRT registry in CT or MRI.

Responsibilities

• Assist with selecting new team members.
• Conduct orientation and training for new and existing staff; monitor orientation and identify additional instructional needs.
• Assist with staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage and maintain attendance records.
• Prioritize, assign, and review work; provide performance feedback to the manager and assist in establishing and evaluating staff performance expectations.
• Provide staff with guidance regarding patient evaluation and quality of service in imaging modalities.
• Ensure staffing meets department guidelines, coverage is optimal, and overtime is minimized.
• Monitor use of supplies and equipment for efficiency and cost containment; order and maintain department supplies.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs and assist with recommendations for acquiring new equipment.
• Support department quality assurance programs.
• Enforce policies and procedures and assist with developing and updating procedure manuals and protocols for CT, MRI, and X-ray.
• Coordinate patient flow and resolve scheduling issues.
• Monitor the quality of films and services produced in CT, MRI, and X-ray.
• Monitor charges and track financial performance in CT, MRI, and X-ray.
• Position and immobilize patients on the examination table.
• Administer oral or intravenous contrast media and gather relevant patient, chart, and radiology-folder information to assess IV contrast risk factors.
• Enter scan type, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical data into a computer.
• Communicate with patients before and during procedures and monitor their safety, comfort, and sedation level.
• Review organ or tissue images on a video display to ensure image quality and produce radiographs.
• Evaluate radiographs, video tape, and computer-generated information for technical quality.
• Calibrate the CT and laser.
• Serve as a lead person for ACR Accreditation in CT and MRI.
• Maintain CT and MRI quality-control records.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED