Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

• Preference will be given to applicants with experience starting and maintaining IV's
• CNA or Phlebotomy certified preferred but not required

The Medical Imaging Assistant/Patient Care Tech  reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate competence in transporting both inpatients and outpatients. Ensures timely transport of patients with proper use of transport aides and equipment.
• Assists in moving patients in and out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers and exam tables
• Ability to dispense oral CT contrast for outpatients if CNA certified
• Ensures patient safety.
• Assists Nurses and Techs through direct patient care
• Works directly with Nurses and Technologists to provide patient care, to ensure patient safety and consistently manages procedural workflow within Medical Imaging
• Handles a variety of clerical and administrative support functions and customer service for assigned patient care areas to promote organized and efficient delivery of care to patients.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span, which includes being able to identify each patient’s requirements relative to the patient’s age-specific needs.
• Provides pre-test information and instructions to patients
• Facilitates effective caregiver handoff communication
• Participate in the resolution of customer questions and concerns, collects necessary data and follows through with appropriate person for resolution.
• Provides support in the acquisition and distribution of digital patient records. Digitizes, formats and uploads film-based or digital imagines into PACS
• Demonstrates proficiency with all necessary PACS, Paragon, Emix, PenRad, Cardiology Centricity, Workstation Centricity, T-Systems, MPF, SCU applications
• Provides timely and efficient service to all physicians, staff and patients
• Fulfills requests for images and reports ensuring availability in system and follows proper protocols for releasing confidential patient information.
• Assists in the training and orientation of Associates
• Completes all mandatory educational requirements and certifications 

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR Certification – required within first 90 days
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills
• Be flexible, versatile, reliable and a team player
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Possess intermediate computer skills

Preferred:

• Ability to start and maintain IV access for contrast administration
• Ability to perform EKGs
• Certified Nursing Assistant

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment 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

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.