Position Highlights:
- Position: Clinical Imaging Assistant
- Part Time - 24 hours/week
- Location: Arlington Heights, IL
- Hours: Rotating Weekdays & Weekends, 7:00 am -3:30pm or 10:00am - 6:30pm
- Required Travel: No
A Brief Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Imaging Services with accountability to the Team Facilitator and the Team, assists the Technologist by providing a variety of key services in support of the Imaging Department including multiple clerical and patient service tasks.
What you will do:
- Assists technologist in providing efficient patient service; assists with patient and room preparation for examinations; ensures that necessary supplies are available; greets patients and escorts them to examination room; transport patients to and from other hospital departments as needed. Calls patients to confirm appointments.
- Prepares patient examination films for the physician and/or technologists review; labels films with patient's name and film number; prepares new patient folder or locates existing patient folders in the Radiology File Room; delivers films to on site radiologist for reading.
- Obtains radiologist interpretation of patient examinations. Communicates results of tests to appropriate staff including physicians and medical office staff members, nurses, and other personnel.
- Performs processing duties, i.e., maintains laser /camera film processor supplies; assists in developing duplicate images for physician and patient request.
- Provides messenger and other miscellaneous services as required by the facilitator/technologist; obtains supplies from sterile processing or central supply as needed; transports patient specimens to the laboratory, etc.
- Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
What you will need:
- The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of four years of high school.
- Minimum of six months experience working with the public; some medical background preferred.
- Obtains and maintains CPR certification through the American Heart Association within three months of hire.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is desired at time of hire; must complete medical terminology course within first year in position if not completed prior to hire.
Benefits:
- Premium pay for eligible employees
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
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