Imaging Assistant
About The Position
Froedtert South is dedicated to exceptional patient care. Under the general guidance of the Radiologic Technologist, this position requires assisting the technical staff with direct and indirect patient care responsibilities involved in the performance of imaging studies. Assists the Technical staff by escorting patients to and from exam rooms, patient positioning, exam room setup/cleanup, and patient monitoring. Assists with obtaining patient history, verify order/special scheduling requests. Courteous and effective phone communications with provider offices/ancillary departments. Relays messages/instructions. Transports patients between imaging, nursing and ancillary departments. Accurately documents information in the electronic health/medical record system. Reviews patient’s history and documents appropriately on history/screening forms. Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department. Communicating exam information with patients/provider offices over the phone. Multifaceted communication under a variety of emotional situations, for all patients throughout the life span.
Requirements
- Entry Level
- High School diploma or GED
- Ability to use oxygen equipment
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to read, write, speak, hear, and comprehend the English language
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)
- Enrolled in a School of Medical Imaging/Radiologic Technology and in good academic standing
Responsibilities
- Escorting patients to and from exam rooms
- Patient positioning
- Exam room setup/cleanup
- Patient monitoring
- Assisting with obtaining patient history
- Verifying orders/special scheduling requests
- Phone communications with provider offices/ancillary departments
- Relaying messages/instructions
- Transporting patients between imaging, nursing and ancillary departments
- Accurately documenting information in the electronic health/medical record system
- Reviewing patient’s history and documenting appropriately on history/screening forms
- Receiving and recording verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department
- Communicating exam information with patients/provider offices over the phone
Benefits
- Evening and night shift differential available
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
