Imaging Patient Assistant - Student Tech FSED

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a student Imaging Assistant to support the Radiology team in Charlotte, NC. You will assist with patient prep, transport, and exam-room readiness while learning to use radiology systems for scheduling and data retrieval.

The role requires current enrollment in an ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology or ARDMS program, with a GED or HS diploma and basic communication and computer skills. BLS is required on hire, with potential front desk tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology or ARDMS program.
• GED or High School Diploma or equivalency.
• No prior imaging experience required.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in exam preparation and provide basic instructions.
• Transport patients between exam rooms and departments.
• Use radiology information systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and retrieve patient data.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms, stock supplies, and maintain equipment.
• Greet patients and respond to routine information requests; assist with front desk duties if needed.
• Serve as liaison between ordering physicians, radiologists, and technologists.

Skills

IV insertion

communication

customer service

computer skills

Education

Enrolled in ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology/ARDMS program

GED or HS diploma or equivalent

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:

Assistspatient in preparation for exam,provides basic instruction to patientsregardingroutine procedures, transports patients between exam rooms/departments and escorts patients, families, and visitors if department needsrequire.

Usesradiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain pertinent patient informationas needed.

Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, andmaintainingequipment, based on departmentneed.

Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for information,reportsor film loans. Promptly answers telephone,screenscalls, schedules patient appointments, and takes messages, if department needsrequire.

Acts as a liaison between ordering physician, radiologist, and technologist.

Provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff, physicians,patientsand/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 promptlycommunicatesobservations, 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 appropriatetechniquewhen cleaning,sterilizingand caring for instruments and other equipment, based on departmentneed.

Assistswith the screening and documentation of MRI implants based on departmentneed.

Must be able todemonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe 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)requiredupon hire unless department leader has determined it is notrequired.

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 departmentneed.

Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patients,staffand 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 upto 50 lbs. from floor to waist.

lift upto 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 bewornas necessary.

Operatesall 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.