Imaging Aide - West Penn Hospital

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking staff to support the imaging department by transporting patients, preparing them for procedures and assisting technologists. You will help with post-procedure duties, reports, and nonclinical tasks as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and CPR certification; preferred is 1 year in a medical office or imaging setting. Compliance with HIPAA and safety policies is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent
• Preferred: 1 year experience in medical office or imaging office setting
• Knowledge of patient transport and basic medical office workflows is beneficial
• CPR certification is required by policy

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from clinical areas and verify patient identity according to policies
• Assist technologists with preparing patients for procedures
• Perform post-procedural duties including discharge, room clean-up and restocking
• Assist with delivering and retrieving patient reports/imaging and data entry in EMR systems
• Provide nonclinical support to the department as needed
• Any other duties as assigned

Skills

Patient transport

Medical office experience

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

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:

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED; or one to three months' experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: 1 year experience in medical office or imaging office setting.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: 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.

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