Imaging Services Aide: Patient Care & Scheduling

UPMC; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an administrative support professional to assist the Imaging department in Lititz, PA. The role supports the front desk and Imaging Technologists during shifts, handling phones, room prep, patient transport and positioning.

The schedule runs from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with CPR/BLS required within 30 days of hire. The position requires clerical and computer experience, strong communication, and adherence to MRI safety guidelines in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of High school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires Clerical and computer experience.
• Requires Communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports patient to and from unit when required.
• Demonstrate proper placement of IV catheter. Demonstrates knowledge of and appropriately follows guidelines for GFR criteria.
• Assists with invasive procedure tray set-up and couriers' specimens to lab as needed.
• Practices established MRI safety and radiation safety protocols.
• Accurately schedules exams into RIS as needed. Reschedules exams as needed and contacts patients for additional scanning.
• Assists technologist with patient care/flow as instructed. Knowledgeable of procedural processes.
• Verifies patient identify by utilizing at least two patient identifiers. Effectively prepares patient for exam providing both pre and post procedure education. Documents proper history into electronic record. Reviews physician orders and contacts office if additional information is required.

Skills

Clerical skills

Computer experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MRI safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RIS

Job description

UPMC is seeking an administrative support professional to assist the Imaging department in Lititz, PA. The role supports the front desk and Imaging Technologists during shifts, handling phones, room prep, patient transport and positioning.

The schedule runs from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with CPR/BLS required within 30 days of hire. The position requires clerical and computer experience, strong communication, and adherence to MRI safety guidelines in a fast-paced hospital setting.