Location: Spartanburg,SC, USA
Position Summary
Perform a variety of clerical and patient centered tasks to assist in the imaging department.
Minimum Requirements
Education
* High School Graduate or equivalent
Experience
* Entry level patient care, Customer Service
License/Registration/Certifications
* BLS Certification
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
* N/A
Preferred Experience
* N/A
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
* N/A
Core Job Responsibilities
* Perform a variety of patient oriented tasks to assist in the imaging department
* Assist in transport of patients to and from the imaging department
* Assist with clerical duties in the imaging department to include answering the phone, patient pre/post phone calls, obtaining CD's for medical records and/or patients, coordination of imaging procedures with other departments, requesting medical records from other institutions, etc.
* Positively responds and implements change when needed and has good decision making skills.
* Assists technologists with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the area
* Properly utilize accessory equipment such as patient moving devices, stretchers, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstations
* Assist technologist with preparation of patients for procedures
* Assist patients in/out and on/off of the imaging equipment using correct moving devices and equipment
* Report changes in patient condition to medical staff.
* Assists in training of new staff
* Follows, maintains and helps implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures
* Consistently communicates with patients, guests, staff and physicians in a positive manner
* Knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adheres to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilities
* Adheres to departmental procedures and protocols
* Rotating schedules for after hours and holidays where applicable
* Assist with correct charging of procedures and supplies daily
* Helps to maintain departmental inventory of supplies
* Helps to maintain departmental cleanliness
* Works as a team member with peers and other departments. Responds calmly and efficiently to situations.
* Regularly attend departmental meeting, in-services and actively participate in continuing education activities
* Other duties as requested by supervisor or manager