Summer Intern - Imaging Department

Join our dynamic team as a Temporary Summer Intern, where you'll gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional setting.

Illinois CancerCare has a student summer intern position available in the Imaging department. Interested students will work up to 20 hours per week for 6 to 8 weeks. Our summer internship program is designed to give high school, undergraduate and medical school students a chance to gain experience in a healthcare facility.

Pay: $15.00/hr.

Illinois CancerCare offers the following benefits for temporary employees, subject to eligibility requirements: 401(k) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program; & paid leave accrual (if applicable).

Benefits:

• Gain practical experience in a professional environment.
• Develop skills relevant to your field of study.
• Network with professionals and other interns.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced team members

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist licensed Radiologic Technologists with patient preparation, including room setup and basic positioning support (under supervision).
• Escort patients to and from imaging areas and ensure comfort and safety.
• Perform equipment setup and room turnover between exams (cleaning tables, restocking supplies)
• Support workflow efficiency by preparing exam rooms and organizing imaging accessories.
• Assist with patient identification and screening processes under direction (verifying orders, basic checklists-not clinical judgment).
• Help manage image processing tasks as permitted (sending images, documenting completion, quality checks under supervision).
• Maintain infection control, safety, and HIPAA standards at all times.
• Provide general department support, including answering phones, directing patients, and performing clerical tasks as needed.
• Observe imaging procedures to gain handson exposure to radiology operations and patient care.

What We're Looking For

• High school or college student.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

Special Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, stooping.

Safety Considerations/Typical Working Conditions

• The employee has limited exposure to toxic substance and is expected to be familiar with the dangers and proper handling of such.
• The employee is exposed to communicable diseases and other conditions common to the clinical environment.
• Safety policies and good health practices are to be understood and observed.
• Work is performed in an office environment with frequent contact with staff and patients.
• Work may be repetitious, and in a high-stress environment.
• Contact may involve dealing with angry and/or upset people.