Imaging Tech Assistant

Wellstar Health System • Marietta, GA

2d

About The Position

The Imaging Technologist Extender works under the direction of department supervisors or the Manager to provide safe, age-appropriate patient care in accordance with policies and procedures. The role supports technologists, nurses, therapists, front-office staff, and other team members by helping manage patient throughput, transporting and observing patients, serving as a patient advocate, and maintaining supplies, rooms, and equipment. The position may also involve front-office duties such as registration, scheduling, answering telephones, and checking insurance eligibility.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and less than one year of clinical experience in a healthcare setting. Medical imaging experience is preferred, and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required. The posted schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; flexibility may be needed to meet department needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Less than one year of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.

Nice To Haves

• Medical imaging experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and necessary items, such as IV poles and oxygen tanks, between departments.
• Use the EMR transport module and enter applicable information promptly.
• Notify technologists of potential patient-safety issues, including fall risks and infection-control precautions.
• Follow standard precautions during patient interactions.
• Assist patients getting on and off stretchers or beds, and observe patients while they are in the department.
• Act as a patient advocate; introduce yourself to patients or family, verify patient identity using two identifiers, explain destinations during transport, and complete hand-offs according to protocol.
• Protect confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Explain the employee’s role in Wellstar Emergency Plans when needed.
• Support room turnover and maintain exam rooms with supplies and linens; change procedure-room bed linens for patients.
• Inventory paper forms and order supplies as needed; stock rooms and rotate stock to avoid expiration.
• Follow procedures for transporting and disposing of dirty equipment.
• Clean and dust equipment using appropriate disinfecting agents; maintain supply rooms, dirty utility rooms, equipment, and work areas.
• Complete required logs and paperwork according to policy.
• Answer telephones using appropriate scripting; may perform registration, scheduling, and insurance eligibility checks.
• Assist therapists, front-office staff, nursing staff, and other personnel as appropriate.
• Meet service-recovery and customer-service guidelines as needed.
• Maintain appropriate communication and authority channels and be dependable, cooperative, and emotionally stable.
• Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Remain flexible with work hours to meet department needs.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives.
• Relocation assistance package for eligible candidates.
• Benefits program including PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services, and more.
• Access to the Wellstar CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED