Patient Care Associate-Mt. Laurel-Outpatient Imaging

Lumexa Imaging • Mount Laurel Township, NJ

1d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The PET/CT PCA provides essential clinical and operational support to the PET/CT team, ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient-centered imaging experience. This role works under the direction of technologists and clinical staff to support patient preparation, monitoring, and workflow execution.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to assist patients with mobility and positioning
• Standing, walking, and light lifting may be required
• Comfortable working in a clinical imaging environment

Nice To Haves

• Prior clinical support or patient care experience preferred (radiology or hospital setting a plus)
• Demonstrated competency or training in point-of-care testing (finger sticks) preferred or required within defined onboarding period (medical assistant experience preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for PET/CT examinations, including explaining basic procedures and addressing patient comfort needs
• Assist patients with changing and positioning prior to imaging studies
• Ensure adherence to pre-procedure protocols (e.g., schedule scrubbing, fasting confirmation, screening checklists)
• Perform finger stick blood glucose testing in accordance with established clinical protocols
• Accurately document and communicate results to the PET/CT technologist or supervising clinical staff
• Escalate abnormal findings per departmental guidelines
• Observe patients for signs of distress or adverse reactions and promptly report concerns
• Maintain patient safety and dignity throughout the visit
• Support infection control and safety standards, including proper use of PPE and equipment cleaning
• Assist with patient flow to ensure timely exam start times and efficient throughput
• Prepare rooms and supplies for PET/CT procedures
• Coordinate with technologists, nursing, and front-end staff to maintain seamless operations
• Adhere to all regulatory, safety, and organizational policies (e.g., HIPAA, infection control, radiology safety)
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of tasks performed within the EMR or designated systems

Benefits

• Career Growth opportunities through internal promotion and the Technologist Advancement Academy (TAA) cross-training program
• Medical Insurance with three competitive plans
• Dental Insurance with a large network and orthodontia coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (company-provided and voluntary options)
• Paid Time Off (18 days plus holidays initially, increasing with tenure)
• 401(K) plan with Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing contributions
• Teladoc for convenient medical consultations
• Employee and family discount on radiology studies
• Short & Long Term Disability insurance (voluntary options, maternity leave covered by short term disability)

What This Job Offers

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