Patient Care Associate- Imaging

Crmchealth; Cookeville (TN); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Crmchealth Imaging Center in Cookeville, TN seeks an Imaging Patient Care Associate to assist patients and support imaging staff. You will escort patients, help with basic clerical tasks, and ensure safety and comfort throughout the visit.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification within 3 months, and completion of BLS within 6 months. Some medical background is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with a focus on patient care and infection control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification mandatory after 3 months.
• BLS preferred on hire but required within 6 months.
• Some medical background preferable, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from the imaging center.
• Assist technical staff with daily tasks and operations.
• Maintain infection control and housekeeping duties.
• Handle basic clerical tasks and telephone communications.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient Care

Communication

HIS/RIS/PACS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HIS/RIS/PACS

Job description

The Imaging Patient Care Associate is responsible for escorting patients to and from The Imaging Center. Additional duties include assisting the technical staff with those tasks, as assigned, associated with the daily operations of THE Imaging Center including a variety of basic clerical and housekeeping functions such as work area cleaning, telephone communications, computer system data entry, information retrieval, (HIS, RIS, PACS), and infection control. Responsible for maintaining proper function of all equipment used while escorting patients (including, but not limited to, oxygen tanks, IV pumps, IV poles, wheelchairs, stretchers, patient beds). Patient Care Associates exercise professional behavior and ethics while performing services in a demeanor complimentary to customer service, age specific criteria, safety and medical ethics. Other duties as assigned.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required. CPR certification mandatory after 3 months. BLS preferred on hire but required within 6 months of hire. Some medical background preferable, but not necessary.