Allied Health Intern Program - Radiology - Summer 2026

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Allied Health Intern reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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.

The Allied Health Intern position presents a valuable opportunity for individuals seeking exposure to a variety of Allied Healthcare fields, while gaining learning experience within a premier academic medical center. The individual must share NM core values and have a passion for a mission dedicated to caring and healing. 

The Allied Health Intern will be assigned duties and tasks that will expose them to various aspects of hospital Allied Health fields, rotating through modalities such as Diagnostic Imaging, CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine.

The intern will report directly to an NMH manager or director and be included in meetings and activities within the department. There may also be meetings and professional development experiences organized for all program interns in which participation is expected.

See what our staff have to say about working in this department and at Northwestern Medicine! Be Part of Better: What It's Like to Work at Northwestern Medicine

Application Due Date: 1/16/2026

Program Dates: June 10 - August 4, 2026

Hours per week: 32-40 hours per week

Description

The Allied Health Intern’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:  

• Uphold the mission, standards and values of NM
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of department
• Organizes and prioritizes assigned work, and schedules time to accommodate program demands to a degree that allows successful completion of projects supporting a variety of hospital operations as assigned
• Develop working relationships with staff and management that allows for successful business interactions across all levels of the organization
• Participation in professional development activities designed for the development of interns during their assignment at NM
• Assists with patient care support according to department and hospital standards of care, age-specific sensitivities, and Patients' First guidelines.
• Assists NM staff with preparing procedure/exam rooms for patients prior to their arrival in the department and work area.
• Participates in lifting and escorting patients and maintains lift equipment competencies refer to NMH Safe Patient Handling Policy PC 05.0095.
• Along with Assistant Technologist, helps technologists/nurses to coordinate patient care based on departmental imaging protocols. Interacts and communicates with appropriate staff to coordinate patient flow.
• Recognizes and reports problems to appropriate program manager/supervisor(s).
• Additional duties, responsibilities, and tasks will be outlined to meet the needs of the individual and organization in each internship.

Required Documentation for Application Submission to be Uploaded

1. Resume
2. Professional letter of recommendation
3. One page statement addressing the following:
   • Describe why you have an interest in a career in Radiology.
   • Describe an obstacle you’ve faced when working towards your academic, career, or personal goals and how you’ve worked to overcome it.
   • Describe the lessons you’ve learned through those experiences and how they will help you be successful in your career in Healthcare.

* Please note, to be considered for this role, you must submit all attachments after you apply.  When you apply, you will receive an automated email to set up an account.  Once your account is set up, you can log back into your application, please navigate to the upload section and press the "+" sign to submit additional attachments if necessary.  If you have any issues with uploading, please email [email protected].  

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma at time of Internship start date
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates computer skills.

Preferred:

• Expressed interest in direct patient care career opportunities
• CPR-BLS Certification

NOTE: This internship is aimed at getting the applicants interested in being a technologist. Please view our internship application for Pre-Med if you are on the Pre-Med track. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: 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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.