Imaging Aide / Part Time | SVH

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network Imaging Department seeks an Imaging Support Assistant to help transport patients, prepare them for procedures and perform post-procedure tasks. You will verify patient identity and assist technologists during imaging procedures.

The role includes inventory support, data entry in the EMR, and occasional nonclinical duties. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CPR and background clearances as applicable.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred 1 year experience in a medical or imaging office setting.
• CPR certification and background clearances may be required.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies identity.
• Assists technologists with preparing patients for procedures.
• Performs post-procedural duties including discharge, room cleanup and restocking supplies.
• Assists with inventory control and with delivering/retrieving patient reports/imaging in the EMR.

Skills

Patient transport

Nonclinical support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :GENERAL OVERVIEW:This job provides support for staff and patient care within the assigned imaging department.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures. Assists technologists with preparing patients for procedures. (30%)Performs post-procedural duties including patient discharge, room clean up and restocking supplies. Assists with inventory control. (30%)Assists technologists with delivering and retrieving patient reports/imaging, entering data, in electronic medical records, import and export through appropriate means and methods. (20%)Provides nonclinical support to the department as necessary. (20%)Any other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:MinimumHigh school diploma or GED; or one to three months’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred1 year experience in medical office or imaging office setting.Additional Employment Requirements:CPR – American Heart AssociationAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance CertificateDisclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice