Tech Aide

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System seeks a patient transport associate to support the imaging department and ensure smooth patient flow. Under supervision, you will move patients, assist with clerical tasks, and operate EHR and PACS systems across diverse age groups.

Requires a high school diploma and BLS certification, with preferred healthcare experience. This on-site role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and efficient coordination with technologists and physicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Previous relevant experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical and clerical duties to ensure efficient patient care and turnaround times.
• Move and transport patients to and from beds and imaging areas.
• Use body mechanics to maintain patient comfort and safety; perform tasks in the EHR and PACS.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Patient interaction

Reading/Writing/Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PACS

EHR

Job description

Job Requirements

Under general supervision, assists with clinical and clerical duties in the department to ensure efficient patient care and turnaround times. Moves and transports patients to and from beds and ambulatory devices to and from imaging areas. Uses acceptable and proper body mechanics while maintaining patient comfort and safety. Performs computer related tasks within the electronic health record and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Interacts with patients ranging in age from neonate to geriatric.

Job Requirements

Under general supervision, assists with clinical and clerical duties in the department to ensure efficient patient care and turnaround times. Moves and transports patients to and from beds and ambulatory devices to and from imaging areas. Uses acceptable and proper body mechanics while maintaining patient comfort and safety. Performs computer related tasks within the electronic health record and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Interacts with patients ranging in age from neonate to geriatric.

Work Experience

Education & Training:

High school diploma or other combination of training and experience sufficient to meet reading, writing and verbal communication requirements is required. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.

Work Orientation & Experience:

Previous relevant experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work calmly in a busy medical department environment. Visual and hearing abilities sufficient to receive, understand, and act upon clerical and technical instructions given in person, over the telephone, computer screens, and in writing. Physical abilities necessary to assist patients in dressing preparation and procedure related movements as well as transporting patients to/from exam area. Ability to respond politely to anxious patient and family members, rapidly changing work priorities from technologists, supervisors, and physicians.