Assistant Tech - CT, Part Time Weekends; -Hour Shifts

Position: Assistant Tech - CT, Part Time Weekends (Saturday & Sunday 12-Hour Shifts)

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The salary range for this position is $19.00 - $23.75 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on experience and internal equity. We offer a wide range of benefits that improve physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.
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Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Assistant Tech Imaging supports technologists, nurses, physicians and other health professionals in Imaging Services. This role is pivotal in coordinating patient flow in the imaging departments. Duties may include setting up exam rooms before patient arrival, verifying paperwork and physician orders, escorting patients, assisting the technologists/physicians in exam procedures, and processing films and paperwork.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cares for the patient throughout the treatment/procedure according to department and hospital standards of care.
• Prepares procedure rooms for patients prior to arrival.
• Assists patient preparation for exam, explains exams and answers basic questions, and addresses clinical questions to staff.
• Follows directions of technologist/nurse during exam procedures.
• Processes CDs and assists with lifting and escorting patients.
• Coordinates patient care based on departmental imaging protocols and communicates with clinical staff.
• Reconciles physician orders to correct exam protocol and escalates discrepancies.
• Prepares all necessary paperwork for treatment.
• Retrieves physician orders from systems such as EPIC, Chartview, Power chart.
• Verifies patient demographic information for accuracy.
• Monitors schedule to ensure effective patient flow and informs stakeholders of delays.
• Obtains required paperwork and handles outside films.
• Reports issues to supervisors.
• Uses scheduling system, Radnet and PACS proficiently and monitors supplies.
• Maintains and documents safety checklists for equipment.
• Follows policies and procedures to improve department efficiency.
• Organizes and prioritizes assigned work, schedules time accordingly.
• Provides clerical/technical support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS Required

• High School Diploma.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates computer skills.
• CPR Certification (BLS).
• Physical Demands: lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

Preferred

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

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Background checks include criminal history on newly hired team members and may include internal transfers. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, complying with local, state, and federal laws.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left within 1 year are not eligible. Exceptions may apply for new graduate internal employees seeking a first licensed clinical position.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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