Imaging Patient Assistant-Nuclear Medicine

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time, PRN (as needed) position at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center in the Nuclear Medicine Department involves assisting patients with exam preparation, providing basic instructions, and transporting them. The role also includes utilizing radiology computer systems, organizing and preparing exam rooms, greeting patients and visitors, handling telephone inquiries, scheduling appointments, and acting as a liaison between medical staff. Responsibilities extend to managing health information records, completing documentation, performing routine equipment maintenance, and assisting with MRI implant screening. The incumbent must demonstrate age-appropriate patient care knowledge and skills. Advocate Health, a large nonprofit integrated health system, emphasizes clinical innovation, health outcomes, and patient experience, aiming to transform care and inspire professionals within its communities.

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

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

Compensation 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