Women's Imaging Aide - (Per Diem) Float

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Easton, PA

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Women’s Imaging Aide is responsible for providing care to patients presenting for breast imaging procedures. Participates in data collection, planning and implementation of patient care. 6 month productivity 105.8%

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Obtain BLS certification within sixty days of employment or transfer to position.
Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

Health care specialty training preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with service
Communicates changes in patients’ conditions and onsite care team.
Restocks department supplies as needed.
Performs equipment checks and unit specific maintenance duties as appropriate to department.
Assists in orienting and educating new staff.
Performs clinical procedures within scope of practice.
Extracts data from the medical record and records as directed.
Transcribes orders, and schedules tests/ procedures.
Assures communication of patient arrival to the appropriate department.
Keeps a watchful eye on the waiting room to ensure that all patients are seen for service within 15 minutes of their arrival.
Answers the telephone within 3 rings, assists or directs the caller to the appropriate person or department, and accurately records messages.
As needed, contact other facilities for outside films and reports.
Process requests for release of information in accordance with the policies set forth by the Medical Record Department.