ECHO PV LAB ASSISTANT

Independence Health System Inc.; North Butler (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System Inc. seeks an Echo/PV Lab Assistant to maintain patient flow and department productivity for diagnostic testing. You will assist with room prep, patient transport, and support to technical staff during exams, while handling clerical duties and EMR/PACS tasks.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, strong communication with inpatient units, and adherence to procedures and safety guidelines in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior healthcare field experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily patient schedule and coordinate with units and staff.
• Assist exam setup, transport patients, and support technicians.
• Provide clerical support and record exams in EMR and PACS.
• Support quality improvement data collection and department needs.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR

Expanse

PACS systems

Job description

Description

The Echo/PV Lab Assistant is responsible to maintain patient flow, department productivity, and ensure the timely delivery of diagnostic inpatient and outpatient testing through continuous communication to inpatient units, ancillary departments, and technical staff. Performs patient care duties, including but not limited to, room prep, patient transport, and assisting technical staff during the exam. Performs various clerical duties to maintain efficient day-to-day operations. Participates actively in all quality improvement processes. Permitted to change patient from portable O2 to wall O2.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains the daily patient schedule within the Echo/PV Lab utilizing knowledge of individual staff capabilities, prioritization of patient exams, and knowledge of ultrasound equipment available. Communicates frequently with the inpatient units and other ancillary departments to ensure timely delivery of testing. Proficient with the EMR and both radiology and cardiology PACS systems.
• Assists technician with patient exam by providing reports of patients’ prior Echo/vascular ultrasound, sets up the exam room, transports patients from the holding area, and assists with positioning of patient during the exam.
• Assists with the exam schedules by utilizing the scheduling module to adjust/modify according to patient/department need. Confirms patient appointments, provides exam instructions, and answers patient questions, as needed.
• Provides department clerical support by submitting IT/maintenance work orders, maintains copies of necessary documents utilized by technicians for each exam, assists staff in recording exams in Expanse and provides DVD copies of imaging at the request of Medical Records.
• Assists in the collection of data to help with department quality improvement processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare field.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• One (1) years’ experience in an Imaging Department.
• Prior experience working within an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Knowledgeable in Medical Terminology.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on‑call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

X

Extreme Cold

X

Heights

X

Confined Spaces

X

X

Mechanical Hazards

X

Use of Vibrating Tools

X

Operates Vehicle (company)

X

X

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

X

Rotates All Shifts

X

X

X

X

On-Call

X

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)

X

X

X

Respirator Protective Equipment

X

Eye Protection

X

X

Hearing Protection

X

Hand Protection

X

Feet, Toe Protection

X

Body Protection

X

Latex Exposure

X

Solvent Exposure

X

Paint (direct use) Exposure

X

Dust (sanding) Exposure

X

X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

X

X

X

Mist Exposure

X

X

X

X

Laser Exposure

X

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

X

X

Walking

X

X

Climbing Ladders

X

Standing

X

Kneeling

X

Squatting (Crouching)

X

Twisting/Turning

X

Keyboard/Computer Operation

X

X

Gross Grasp

X

X

X

X

Hand/Arm Coordination

X

X

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

X 20-50#

Carry

X 20#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

X 20-50#

Seeing Near w/Acuity

X

X

Feeling (Sensation)

X

X

X

X

Hearing Clearly

X

X

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

X

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

X

Reaching Forward

X

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

20#

X

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

20#

X

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

20#

X

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

20#

X

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

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