Northwestern Medicine · 4 weeks ago
Reading Room Assistant - Emergency Radiology Full time Overnight
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to providing a positive workplace and patient-first approach. The Reading Room Assistant provides critical operational and administrative support to the Emergency Radiology section during overnight hours, ensuring efficient exam workflow and timely communication for high-acuity emergency imaging studies.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Monitor imaging worklists to support timely interpretation of ED studies
Assist with exam prioritization and escalation of urgent or critical cases (Stroke Codes)
Track exam status and support turnaround time optimization during overnight shifts
Ensure appropriate exam protocols, histories, and clinical indications are available for radiologist review
Serve as the primary point of contact for the overnight ED radiology reading room
Facilitate communication between radiologists, ED providers, technologists, and nursing staff
Relay critical results and ensure documentation of communication per departmental and regulatory standards
Respond to phone calls, pages, and secure messages promptly and professionally
Assist with image transfers, outside study uploads, and prior exam retrieval
Spreadsheet - Interesting case studies (work with section chief)
Support documentation of critical results, addenda, and workflow-related tasks as directed
Maintain accurate logs related to overnight operations and escalations
Assist with downtime procedures and recovery workflows when needed
Support compliance with Northwestern Medicine policies, Joint Commission standards, and patient safety protocols
Identify workflow issues during overnight operations and escalate concerns to on-call leadership as appropriate
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by sharing feedback from overnight operations
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum six (6) months of experience in a clerical position dealing with the public
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clinical staff
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain calm in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
Proficiency with electronic medical records and radiology information systems (or ability to learn quickly)
Availability to work deep overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays
Knowledge of Basic Medical Terminology
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in healthcare, science, or related field
Previous experience as a Reading Room Assistant, Radiology Assistant, Unit Coordinator, or similar role
Familiarity with Visage PACs, Epic, Workflow Orchestrator, and/or other radiology/EMR systems
Interest in pursuing a career in healthcare, radiology, or advanced clinical roles
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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