Imaging Assistant-Casual

Independence Health System Careers • Butler, PA

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About The Position

The imaging aide is responsible for completion of clerical duties, facilitates office workflow, and assists the customers of the imaging dept.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
• Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment
• Act 33 Clearance
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system
• Act 73- FBI Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting all customers.
• Provides direction to customers when needed.
• Answers the telephone using proper telephone etiquette.
• Assists with distribution of patient preps and screenings.
• Places courtesy calls to patients when needed.
• Prepares all correspondence for physician offices and other institutions.
• Prepares and obtains necessary release forms.
• Burns DVD’s/Sends images electronically when applicable.
• Faxes/mails reports when appropriate.
• Assists physicians and other staff with HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
• Communicates STAT results to physician offices following department guidelines.
• Facilitates internal communication with various departments.
• Delivers and retrieves requests from technologist/radiologist office/reading room/work area.
• Delivers imaging department mail.
• Directs phone calls to appropriate location.
• Maintains workstation in optimum condition.
• Assure adequate office supplies are maintained.
• Reports any necessary malfunctions to supervisor.
• Implements downtime procedures when necessary.
• Assists in rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.
• Initiates established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime.
• Assists in patient care functions.
• Escorts patients to and from x-ray/scan rooms.
• Assists technologist in moving patient to and from various modalities/offices.
• Tends to patient and family comfort needs.
• Obtains medical history related to the testing being performed
• Complete studies in RIS when needed
• Assists in the preparation of exam/sub waiting room.
• Stocks linen when needed.
• Attends department meetings or reviews meeting minutes.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED