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Imaging Patient Assistant

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to move quickly to help a patient or coworker but still had to follow safety steps. What did you do?

whether the candidate balances urgency with not skipping safety protocol

Tell me about a time a physician, technologist, and patient all needed something from you at the same time. How did you prioritize?

ability to triage competing demands calmly, which is central to the liaison part of this role

Describe a time you had to give a nervous or upset patient instructions for a procedure. How did you get them to understand and cooperate?

patient communication skill across different ages and comfort levels, which the posting flags as age-specific care

Tell me about a time you noticed something wasn't right with a patient, maybe pain, confusion, or distress, and you had to tell the care team. What happened?

attentiveness to patient status and follow-through on communicating concerns to clinical staff

Why are you interested in a part-time second shift schedule with weekend rotation, and how does it fit your life right now?

genuine commitment to the specific schedule to reduce early turnover

Technical

Walk me through how you would safely transfer a patient from a bed to a wheelchair when they can't bear much weight.

whether the candidate knows basic body mechanics and safe transfer technique to protect the patient and themselves

Have you used a radiology or hospital scheduling computer system before, like generating requisitions or checking a schedule? Tell me what that looked like.

comfort with the kind of computer systems used to pull patient information and manage workflow

You're asked to screen a patient for MRI implants before their scan. What questions would you ask, and what would make you stop and get a technologist involved?

understanding of when a task is within scope versus when it needs to be escalated for safety

Situational

This job has you on your feet transporting patients on carts and in wheelchairs for an 8 and a half hour shift, working every other weekend. What have you done that prepared you for that kind of physical pace?

realistic self-assessment of physical stamina and shift tolerance, not just saying yes

A patient tells you they're claustrophobic and scared right before you're about to bring them into the MRI area. What do you say and do?

communication skill and ability to calm a patient without overstepping into clinical territory

A family member calls asking for a patient's imaging report or images. What do you do?

awareness of patient privacy and confidentiality boundaries around health information

How would you handle caring for a young child coming in for imaging versus an elderly patient with mobility issues?

whether the candidate grasps age-specific care differences called out in the job description

Cleaning, stocking, and maintaining equipment in the exam room falls to you here. How do you make sure that gets done consistently during a busy shift?

reliability and organization around routine housekeeping duties that keep the department running

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36300 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Administration: Radiology Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This is a part time 2nd shift position requiring a minimum of 4 shifts per week with the expectation of working every other weekend. Also required to work 1 summer holiday shift and 1 winter holiday shift. Typical shift hours are 230pm-11pm. This is a physical job and requires transporting patients in wheelchairs and on carts to and from departments. Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30 Major Responsibilities: Assists   patient in preparation for exam ,   provides basic instruction to patients   regarding   routine procedures, transports patients   between exam rooms/departments and escorts patients, families, and visitors if department needs   require .     Uses   radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain pertinent patient information   as needed .   Organizes   and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and   maintaining   equipment , based on department   need .    Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for information,   reports   or film loans. Promptly   answers telephone,   screens   calls, schedules patient appointments, and takes messages , if department needs   require .    Acts as a liaison between ordering physician, radiologist, and technologist.    Provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff, physicians,   patients   and/or family upon request. Files, retrieves, and releases health information records and films. Compiles film jackets/discs and completes required forms/documentation.    Documents requested information and promptly   communicates   observations, concerns, and needs of the patient with physicians and other members of the health care team.   Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment using appropriate   technique   when cleaning,   sterilizing   and caring for instruments and other   equipment , based on department   need .   Assists   with the screening and documentation of MRI implants based on department   need .    Must be able to   demonstrate   knowledge and skills necessary to provide care   appropriate to   the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to iden tify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards   Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)   required   upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not   required .   ​ Education Required: Certificate of General Educational Development (GED)   or     High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or   High School Graduate.   ​ Experience Required: No experience required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture, based on department   need . Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patients,   staff   and physicians. Excellent customer service and organizational skills. Intermediate computer skills including experience in using computer applications/systems and electronic mail. Must be able to follow directions and work well both independently and with technologists, physicians, and patients.   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday. Must be able to: lift up   to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up   to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance   if department needs   require . Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present   if   department   needs require . Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for procedures or other functions. May be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, radiation, and electrical as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing must be   worn   as necessary. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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