Imaging Patient Assistant Student- Imaging Department

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Macon, GA is seeking a Radiology Support Associate to assist patients with exams, prep, and transportation, while using radiology software to manage requisitions and schedules. You will organize work areas, greet patients, and coordinate between physicians, radiologists, and technologists.

The role requires enrollment in a Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, a high school diploma or GED, and basic computer and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic BLS certification may be required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with exam prep and transport between rooms and departments.
• Generate requisitions and check schedules using radiology computer systems.
• Prepare exam rooms, stock supplies, and maintain equipment.
• Greet patients and respond to routine inquiries; schedule appointments as needed.
• Serve as liaison between physicians, radiologists, and technologists.
• Provide radiology reports or images to staff, and manage records and film releases.
• Document observations and communicate needs to the health care team.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment.

Skills

IV insertion

Venipuncture

Communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

ARRT/ARDMS eligible program enrollment

GED / HSED / high school diploma

Tools

Radiology software (PACS/RIS)

Electronic mail systems

Job description

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 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 Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

• Must be currently enrolled in a Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program accredited by an agency recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and,
• Certificate of General Educational Development (GED)or,
• High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or
• High School Graduate.

Experience Required

None 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.

Must Be Able To:

• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• 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.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.