Imaging Assistant

American Addiction Centers•Aurora, IL

1d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting patient care within the radiology department. This position involves assisting patients with preparation for exams, providing basic instructions for routine procedures, and transporting patients between rooms and departments. The assistant also manages radiology computer systems for requisitions and patient information, maintains exam rooms by cleaning, stocking, and ordering supplies, and ensures equipment is in order. They are responsible for greeting patients and visitors, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and acting as a liaison between physicians and technologists. Additionally, the Imaging Assistant handles the retrieval and release of health information records and films, compiles film jackets, and documents patient observations. They also perform routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment and assist with screening MRI implants. A key aspect of this role is demonstrating knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, understanding principles of growth and development, and assessing patient status based on age-specific needs.

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 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.
lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance if department needs require.
Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
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 for procedures or other functions.

Nice To Haves

Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

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 as needed.
Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment, based on department need.
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, if department needs require.
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 using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments and other equipment, based on department need.
Assists with the screening and documentation of MRI implants based on department need.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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