Imaging Patient Assistant

Assists patient in preparation for exam, provides basic instruction to patients regarding routine procedures, transports patients between exam rooms/departments, uses radiology computer systems, organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas, greets patients and visitors, acts as a liaison, provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images, documents patient information, completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment, and assists with MRI implant screening.

Responsibilities

Assists patient in preparation for exam and 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; Answers telephone, screens calls, schedules patient appointments, and takes messages if department needs require; Acts as 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 using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments and equipment; Assists with screening and documentation of MRI implants based on department need

Requirements

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; Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or High School Graduate; No experience required; Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture based on department need; Excellent communication skills including ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patients, staff and physicians; Excellent customer service and organizational skills; Intermediate computer skills including experience 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 shoulders throughout the workday; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and 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