Imaging Patient Assistant - Student Tech FSED

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an Imaging Patient Assistant to support the Imaging department while enrolled in an ARRT/ARDMS accredited program. Assist with patient prep, exam room setup, and basic clerical tasks under supervision. You will work with RIS/PACS and help front desk duties if needed.

Ideal candidates are current Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography students with strong communication, reliability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an ARRT/ARDMS accredited Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• GED or High School Diploma/Equivalent required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in exam prep and transport between rooms.
• Use radiology systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain patient data.
• Prepare and organize exam rooms and work areas; restock supplies as needed.
• Greet patients and handle front-desk tasks when required.
• Serve as liaison between physicians, radiologists, and technologists.

Skills

IV insertion

Venipuncture

Excellent communication

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

ARRT/ARDMS accredited program enrollment

GED

HS Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

This role is the mirror of the Imaging Patient Assistant role and is intended for students who are currently enrolled in an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology. Supports the Imaging department with patient transport, preparation of exam rooms prior to, during and following imaging procedures, and/or through performing clerical, film, and picture archiving and communication system (PACS) management support functions. This role may also perform front desk responsibilities if department needs require.

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 Providers certification 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)
• 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.