Imaging Assistant

SSM Health • Saint Charles, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists technologists and provides support for the imaging department.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

• patient-facing/medical office experience preferred

Responsibilities

• May transport, prepare and position patients to accurately produce images of the body.
• May perform patient pre-screening, IV start, point of care, scheduling and education related to the examination.
• May enter and monitor patient data and transfer images.
• May ensure submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning within scope of practice.
• Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing room, and any other areas in the department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Daily pay available!
• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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