Imaging Patient Assistant - Student Tech FSED

aah; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking a part-time Radiology Support role to assist with patient prep, room setup, and coordination of imaging workflows. The position involves careful handling of patients, families, and staff while maintaining accurate documentation and communication across departments.

The role requires enrollment in a ARRT/ARDMS-recognized Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program recognized by ARRT/ARDMS.
• GED or High School Diploma or an equivalent credential required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required upon hire unless otherwise noted.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in exam preparation and provide basic procedural instructions.
• Transport and escort patients, families and visitors as needed.
• Use radiology computer systems to generate requisitions and access patient information.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, stock supplies, and assist with equipment cleaning.
• Greet patients, respond to routine inquiries, schedule appointments, and relay information to staff.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

IV insertion

Venipuncture

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED/HS equivalent

Enrolled in Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Tools

Radiology computer systems

Email/office software

Job description

Department:

36278 Atrium Health Pineville - Radiology: Xray: Steele Creek

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hou rs Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Variable/ as needed

Currently enrolled as first year student in an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology

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 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) 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 wor