Imaging Assistant-Casual Rotating Shifts

The salary range for this position is $17.62 - $22.02 (Hourly Rate).

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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.

Description

The Imaging Assistantreflects 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:

• Responsible for coordinating clerical services for all of imaging services. 
• Coordinates locating all pertinent internal and external previous films and combining with current x-ray folder. 
• Scans in prior images for all modalities on PACS system.
• Works closely with the Radiologists on transmitting timely results to physicians.
• Locates all pertinent comparison films from internal and external sources and combines and scans with current x-ray jacket.  Returns outside films
• Prepares imaging films for radiologist’s interpretation
• Sends computer-generated standardized results to physician offices and nursing units.
• Screens telephone calls and notifies appropriate personnel. Pulls any files necessary to assist in the call.
• Handles requests for copies and collects fees when necessary. Burns CD images from PACS system.
• Works with medical records to insure proper HIPAA compliance on release of images and reports.
• Runs daily computer reports.
• Print schedules for next day and looks up patient's previous exams.
• Assembles films with permanent x-ray folders. 
• Makes new folders and insert jackets as needed logging all necessary information.
• Handles subpoena cases for risk management department

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• CPR – Basic Life Support (required within six months)

Preferred:

• Medical office experience.

 

Equal Opportunity

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.

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.