Imaging Patient Assistant

Part-time (20 hours per week) benefits-eligible onsite role at Aurora Medical Center Bay Area, primarily supporting CT and MRI with rotation through all imaging modalities. Primarily 8-hour shifts from 2:30p-11p, occasional 12-hour shifts, and occasional varied start times as needed by the department. Includes rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

Assists patient in preparation for exam; Provides basic instruction to patients regarding routine procedures; Transports patients between exam rooms/departments and escorts patients, families, and visitors if department needs require; Uses radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain pertinent patient information; Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment; Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for information, reports or film loans; Promptly answers telephone, screens calls, schedules patient appointments, and takes messages; Acts as a liaison between ordering physician, radiologist, and technologist; Provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff, physicians, patients and/or family upon request; Files, retrieves, and releases health information records and films; Compiles film jackets/discs and completes required forms/documentation; Documents requested information and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient with physicians and other members of the health care team; Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments and other equipment; Assists with the screening and documentation of MRI implants; Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture, and will need to learn IV starts

Requirements

Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate; No experience required; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not required; Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture, based on department need; Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patients, staff and physicians; Excellent customer service and organizational skills; Intermediate computer skills including experience in using computer applications/systems and electronic mail; Must be able to follow directions and work well both independently and with technologists, physicians, and patients; Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head; Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance if department needs require; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present if department needs require; Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance