Imaging Assistant

Carolinas Medical Center; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Radiology Support staffer in Sheboygan, WI. The role involves assisting patients, using radiology systems, preparing rooms, and coordinating with physicians and technologists to ensure smooth exam flow.

No prior experience is required, and BLS certification is needed on hire. The position includes weekend work and holiday rotation, with a pay range of $18.85 to $28.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent High School Diploma.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required on hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients preparing for exam; provides basic instruction and escorts patients, families, and visitors as needed.
• Uses radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain patient information.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and supplies; maintains equipment as needed.
• Greets patients and visitors; answers calls, schedules appointments and takes messages as needed.
• Acts as liaison between ordering physician, radiologist, and technologist.
• Provides radiology reports and images to staff and patients; files and releases health information.
• Documents information and communicates observations to physicians and health care team.
• Performs routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment; assists with cleaning and sterilization.
• Assists with MRI implant screening and documentation.
• Demonstrates age-specific care knowledge and adapts care to patient needs.

Skills

IV insertion & venipuncture

Communication skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Teamwork & following directions

Education

GED / HSED / High School diploma

Tools

Radiology computer systems

Job description

Department: 36302 AMC Sheboygan County - Radiology Support

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Hours vary between 7:30-4:00, 8:00-4:30 and 4:00-10:00 Monday - Friday
Every 3rd Weekend
Holiday Rotation of 2 holidays per year

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists patient in preparation for exam , provides basic instruction to patients regarding routine procedures, transports patients between exam rooms/departments and escorts patients, families, and visitors if department needs require .
• Uses radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain pertinent patient information as needed .
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment , based on department need .
• Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for information, reports or film loans. Promptly answers telephone, screens calls, schedules patient appointments, and takes messages , if department needs require .
• Acts as a liaison between ordering physician, radiologist, and technologist.
• Provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff, physicians, patients and/or family upon request. Files, retrieves, and releases health information records and films. Compiles film jackets/discs and completes required forms/documentation.
• Documents requested information and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient with physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments and other equipment , based on department need .
• Assists with the screening and documentation of MRI implants based on department need .
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to iden tify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not required .

Education Required:

• Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or
• High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or
• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

No experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture, based on department need .
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including experience in using computer applications/systems and electronic mail.
• Must be able to follow directions and work well both independently and with technologists, physicians, and patients.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance if department needs require .
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present if department needs require .
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for procedures or other functions.
• May be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, radiation, and electrical as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills,