Imaging Support Associate

Lexington Medical Center • Lexington, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Imaging Support Associate assists imaging technologists and the Imaging department with patient preparation and related functions. The associate prepares patients for exams, verifies paperwork, and helps set up exam rooms. Modalities include CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, Special Procedures/Cath Lab, and X-Ray. The position involves patient contact, including lifting and transporting patients and assisting technologists with positioning.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be enrolled in good standing or on a wait list for an imaging modality college or certification program, such as X-Ray, CT, or MRI.
• Active CPR/BLS certification.
• Physical contact is required, including lifting and transporting patients and assisting technologists with patient positioning.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, visitors, and employees professionally and courteously.
• Help patients cooperate by reducing anxiety, answering questions, and providing appropriate responses.
• Verify patient identity and the exam to be performed according to current policies.
• Conduct patient screening interviews to identify the area to be examined and detect contraindications.
• Review prescriptions, patient history, and consent forms when needed.
• Set up equipment in exam rooms as necessary.
• Remain aware of patient needs while assisting the technologist.
• Maintain inventory by checking stock and replenishing supplies.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to team efforts by completing related tasks as needed.
• Coordinate patient schedules with clerical personnel and technologists to maintain throughput and meet patient needs.
• Assist seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients with dressing and changing.
• Follow infection-control practices and use proper PPE.
• Transport patients to and from rooms and the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits for benefit-eligible employees and their families.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 403(b) match plan available from day one; Lexington Health matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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