Imaging Support Specialist PRN

EMERGEORTHO, P.A.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergeOrtho is a leading orthopedic practice in North Carolina, seeking an Imaging Assistant to transport patients to radiology, perform screenings, and assist staff according to established policies. This PRN position supports multiple office locations and requires strong customer service and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes patient flow, study preparation, and coordination with third-party radiology groups while maintaining infection control and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications.
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and escorts them from the waiting room and/or exam room to the Radiology department.
• Prepares patients for study by dressing patient according to safety protocols.
• Completes screening process on all patients prior to study.
• Ensures laboratory results are received as indicated by study requirements.
• Ensures all studies scheduled have correct orders and insurance authorizations on file prior to patient arrival and transmits to third party radiology group.
• Utilizes imaging software to transmit images to third party radiology group for study interpretation.
• Takes stock inventory and completes ordering as directed by Clinical Manager.
• Communicates with outside facilities and third-party participants to request and/or maintain accurate records for regulatory compliance.
• Maintains compliance with Infection Control guidelines.
• Complies with all OSHA mandates.

Skills

Good communication

Email & Internet applications

Practice management software

Word processing software

Tools

Practice management software

Word processing software

Job description

EmergeOrtho is a leading orthopedic practice in North Carolina, seeking an Imaging Assistant to transport patients to radiology, perform screenings, and assist staff according to established policies. This PRN position supports multiple office locations and requires strong customer service and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes patient flow, study preparation, and coordination with third-party radiology groups while maintaining infection control and OSHA standards.