Medical Imaging Assistant- Casual In House Registry Variable shifts

The Medical Imaging Assistant I IHR reflect the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Works directly with Nurses and Technologists to provide patient care to ensure patient safety and consistently manages procedural workflow within Medical Imaging

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Must demonstrate competence in transporting both inpatients and outpatients. Ensures timely transport of patients with proper use of transport aids and equipment.
• Assists in moving patients in and out of beds wheelchairs stretchers and exam tables
• Ensures patient safety.
• Assists Nurses and Techs through direct patient care
• Demonstrates the knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span which includes being able to identify each patients requirements relative to the patients age-specific needs.
• Provides pre-test information and instructions to patients
• Facilitates effective caregiver handoff communication
• Willingness to travel and learn proper workflow for multiple hospital sites
• 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 
• Ability to dispense oral CT contrast for outpatients if CNA certified

Qualifications :

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Intermediate computer skills. 
• Competent in use of office equipment. 
• Skilled in conflict management and resolution.
• Effective Communicator.

Preferred:

• MIA II 10 years in lieu of CAN
• Ability to perform EKGs
• CAN Licensure

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time