Job Description

The salary range for this position is $20.44 - $27.60 (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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Non-Invasive Cardiology Assistant position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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.

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator, the Cardiology Assistant provides delegated care to the patient and assists in daily activities of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Department.

Responsibilities:

• Provides clean and safe environment for patient care by following policy for cleaning and preparation of equipment and rooms.
• Transports patients for required services with proper identification.
• Stocks and maintains par levels of supplies in assigned area.
• Transports documents and performs other errands as required and necessary to provide safe patient care.
• Assists non-invasive cardiology personnel with patient care
• Assists with the following: answering phones, patient transport, supply ordering, stocking duties, cleaning and maintaining equipment and patient rooms, daily charge entry, daily charge reconciliation, daily physician dictation tracking and record keeping, medical record filing, online cardiac monitor patient enrollments, document scanning into EPIC, assisting with patient care as needed, assisting team lead to prioritize and maintain a timely patient schedule, update inpatient floors of testing times and changes in schedule, communication in Alert MD to physicians of tests pending dictation or changes in schedules, coordinate daily schedules with diagnostic imaging staff and the OR department, serve as a backup for cardiology services at the daily operational huddle, attends daily RTDC meeting, and assist centralized scheduling with the scheduling of exams,
• This position provides care from pediatric and older.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• BCLS required within 6 months of employment

Preferred:

• Certified Nurses Aide
• On-the-job training, specific to the Non-Invasive Cardiology department
• Length of on-the-job experience to learn role at NM: 4 weeks

Equal Opportunity

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.

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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. 

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours

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