Assistant Imaging Technologist - MRI

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

General Summary:

The Assistant Imaging Technologist provides essential support to the radiology team in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging services to pediatric patients. This role combines technical assistance, patient care, and administrative duties in a fast-paced pediatric healthcare environment.

This position will work either 6:30a-3p or 11a-7:30p.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides comprehensive patient care throughout treatments and procedures in accordance with department and hospital standards, with particular attention to age-specific sensitivities and developmental needs.
• Coordinates with clinical and medical staff to optimize patient flow and department operations.
• Monitors schedules and communicates delays to coordinators, charge technologists, and patients.
• Verifies patient demographic information and medical records for accuracy and documents patient care activities in the electronic health record to ensure complete and accurate clinical documentation.
• Prepares and sets up examination rooms with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Verifies required paperwork and physician orders prior to procedures.
• Assists in patient positioning and preparation for imaging procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients and answers basic questions, escalating clinical inquiries to appropriate clinical staff.
• Escorts and transports patients safely throughout the department.
• Assists technologists, nurses, and physicians during examination procedures.
• Assist with patient care in preparation for MRI procedures by helping with changing attire and accurately recording height and weight measurements
• Processes and manages documentation for completed examinations.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and Radiology Contrast Media, managing rotation and reordering.
• Ensures proper cleaning and sanitization of examination rooms, maintaining an organized and efficient work environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in pediatrics
• Current BLS certification
• Physical ability to assist in patient transfers and equipment handling
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, the ability to problem-solve and support teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting
• Computer skills required – must maintain competence working in Epic and basic Microsoft Office skills, PACS system knowledge
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Pay Range

$18.00-$27.00 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various Voluntary Benefits

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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