Imaging Patient Assistant

Carolinas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center in the United States seeks an imaging aide to support CT and MRI procedures. You will assist patients before exams, manage room setup, and coordinate with radiologists and technologists to ensure smooth workflow.

The role requires good communication, basic computer skills, and IV insertion ability, with rotating weekend/holiday coverage. BLS is required and training on IV starts will be provided.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required upon hire.
• HSE/GED or high school diploma must be completed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced imaging department.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in exam prep and provide basic instructions; transport and escort as needed.
• Use radiology systems to generate requisitions, check schedules and obtain patient data.
• Prepare and organize exam rooms and maintain equipment; stock supplies as required.
• Greet patients, respond to requests, answer calls, and schedule appointments.
• Serve as liaison between ordering physician, radiologist and technologist.
• Provide reports/images to staff and manage health information records and films.
• Document information and communicate observations to the care team.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment.
• Assist with MRI implant screening when required.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care following department policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Computer skills

IV insertion

Team collaboration

Education

GED or High School Equivalency

High School Diploma

Job description

Department

36317 AMC BayArea - CT

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Primarily 8 hours shifts, 2:30p-11p, occasional 12 hours, occasional start times (6a, 6:30a, 7a, 9a, or 9:30a. as needed in department. Primarily CT, MRI, also rotates through all modalities in Imaging. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Will need to learn IV starts.

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.
• Completely 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 identify 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 & Around 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.

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