Resource Coordinator Imaging (Vascular Laboratory), Full-Time, Days

The Resource Coordinator Imaging reflects the mission vision and values of Northwestern Memorial 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. Provides coordination of staff and resources oversees patient schedule and problem solving.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates delivery of quality patient care or service during a designated shift(s). Promotes a positive first impression with department patients establishing a role as patient advocate in accordance with Patients First service standards age-specific sensitivities.
• Coordinates staff and patient schedules to optimize resources and respond to demand. Directs patient flow through the department to insure turnaround time of patients is within department protocol. Coordinates staffs break times as not to disrupt patient flow.
• Interacts with various hospital departments physicians offices and outside vendors to effectively manage
• operations.
• Displays technical competence in imaging and the associated systems and acts as a resource for these
• areas.
• Monitors operations in a proactive manner to eliminate potential patient scheduling problems flexing staff coverage to meet demand. Prepares monthly schedule of department personnel.
• Supports management team with approving timecards for all employees within service line/department.
• Monitors supply levels to ensure that timely reordering of necessary items and maintain a clean safe and orderly department.
• Encourages teamwork and effective communication with staff promoting the philosophy and objectives of the Hospital and Department.
• Promptly identifies and communicates problems and critical issues to the manager.
• Reports instances of equipment irregularities and failure as soon as possible.
• Performs in a technical/clerical capacity during staffing shortages.
• Assists Manager in completing Performance Management Process (PMP) on all employees within cost
• center.
• Develops promotes and encourages staff education.
• Identifies strengths and weaknesses of employee to properly assess employee growth throughout the year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required:

• State of Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety License (IDNS/IEMA) required for those in Diagnostic Imaging (xray) CT Mammography Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology registration (ARRT)
  • ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification accepted for MRI
• CPR Certification (BLS) through American Heart Association
• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Radiologic Technology
• Minimum of two years experience within an imaging professional role
• Excellent interpersonal verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and leadership skill

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a leadership capacity

Additional Information :

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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time