Technologist Aide

Beaufort Memorial Hospital; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort Memorial Hospital is seeking a Technologist Aide to support imaging services. You will handle registration, reception, and routing of patients, while assisting technologists and coordinating exams across imaging areas.

The role requires a high school diploma, plus preferred 12 months’ radiology-related experience and BLS certification prior to first clinical shift. This is a full-time, day-shift opportunity in Okatie, SC at the Imaging Department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 12 months’ experience preferred; general radiology experience preferred but not required.
• General Medical Assistant experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Register, receptionist and secretarial duties in imaging areas.
• Coordinate patient flow and exams with imaging staff.
• Assist with routine patient care activities under supervision.
• Prepare rooms and equipment between patients; ensure safety and setup.
• Communicate with patients and staff; document tasks in the EMR system.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PACS

Job description

About the Organization Join the team that's redefining healthcare in the Lowcountry. At Beaufort Memorial Hospital, we're not just filling positions, we're building the future of healthcare.

As the largest locally governed healthcare system between Charleston and Savannah, Beaufort Memorial is experiencing unprecedented growth, innovation, and transformation. With a new hospital in the horizon, expanded services, significant investments in workforce development, and a renewed commitment to employee experience, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. Our People team has recently undergone a strategic transformation, bringing together some of the brightest minds in talent acquisition, workforce development, employee engagement, leadership development, analytics, and human resources. We've reimagined how we attract, develop, engage, and retain exceptional talent because we believe our employees deserve the same level of excellence that we provide to our patients.

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Position Technologist Aide

Location Okatie Medical Pavillion

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs the registration, receptionist and secretarial duties at various imaging areas may perform patient registration and general patient intake as well as patient safety screenings. Validates completeness and accuracy of account information and patient orders. Functions as the focal communication source in this area, dealing directly with both patients and medical staff. Responsible for administrative data entries into the EMR Computer System, as well as various tasks pertaining to the Imaging Services reception area. Communicates a dedication to serving all internal and external customers to include, but not limited to, the medical staff, physician office personnel, patients and all hospital personnel.

Staff member duties may also include:

• Transporting of patients: completing the observation worksheet (hand-off sheets) on each patient
• Coordinating patient flow with appropriate areas in and out of the department.
• Coordinate patient exams with other imaging areas.
• Performs various direct patient care activities and procedures under the direction of a registered Medical Imaging Technologist.
• Assist with routine and interventional procedures in the Imaging Department.
• Independently and effectively prioritizes job responsibilities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment that has multiple demands/requests
• Prepares room set up between patients, including proper equipment selection, as directed by the technologist, and attachment on table, putting previous equipment away and changing table and/or room setup
• Assists patients on and/or off table or chair when requested by technologist
• Completes appropriate training as directed by department safety officer
• Use of Imaging Services PACS equipment

Participates in department Quality Improvement activities. Performs in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Adheres to Corporate Compliance initiatives. Maintains high professional and ethical standards as evidenced by successful completion of core competencies, clinical competencies, and behavior standards. Understands that health care delivery is continually evolving, and departmental needs and goals are subject to change, responsibilities may be expanded or restricted at the discretion of the Imaging Supervisor, Imaging Manager, and/or the Department Director.

Position Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 12 months’ experience preferred.
• Experience in general radiology preferred, but not required
• General Medical Assistant preferred, but not required

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possesses visual, auditory, and verbal acuity.
• Good Communication Skills, Computer Proficiency. Able to comprehend medical terminology.
• Filing and clerical ability.
• Interacts with clients of appropriate age related skill. Good communication skills.
• The ability to deal courteously and effectively with physicians, patients, and other health care workers. Must possess excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge of imaging procedures

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES:

• BLS certification required prior to first clinical shift (must be issued by the American Heart Association

ONGOING COMPETENCIES:

+ Annual Review of Fire/Safety/Disaster Plan

EOE Statement Beaufort Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.