Imaging Patient Assistant-Clerical & Patient Care

Department: 36303 AMC Kenosha - Radiology Status: Part time

Benefits

Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Join our Imaging team as a patient assistant (IPA) and build skills across multiple areas (clerical front desk, imaging records release, and patient care/transport support) to provide staffing coverage and great patient experiences. HOURS: Varied based on staffing needs Included in the team's holiday rotation: typically one per year Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30 Major

Responsibilities

Assists   patient in preparation for exam ,   provides basic instruction to patients   regarding   routine procedures, transports patients   between exam rooms/departments and escorts patients, families, and visitors if department needs   require . Uses   radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain pertinent patient information   as needed . Organizes   and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and   maintaining   equipment , based on department   need .

Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for information,   reports   or film loans. Promptly   answers telephone,   screens   calls, schedules patient appointments, and takes messages , if department needs   require . Acts as a liaison between ordering physician, radiologist, and technologist.

Provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff, physicians,   patients   and/or family upon request. Files, retrieves, and releases health information records and films. Compiles film jackets/discs and completes required forms/documentation.

Documents requested information and promptly   communicates   observations, concerns, and needs of the patient with physicians and other members of the health care team. Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment using appropriate   technique   when cleaning,   sterilizing   and caring for instruments and other   equipment , based on department   need . Assists   with the screening and documentation of MRI implants based on department   need .

Must be able to   demonstrate   knowledge and skills necessary to provide care   appropriate to   the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to iden tify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)   required   upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not   required .   ​ Education Required: Certificate of General Educational Development (GED)   or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate.   ​

Experience Required

No experience required

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture, based on department   need .
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patients,   staff   and physicians.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills. Intermediate computer skills including experience in using computer applications/systems and electronic mail. Must be able to follow directions and work well both independently and with technologists, physicians, and patients. Physical

Requirements

and Working Conditions: Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday. Must be able to: lift up   to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up   to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance   if department needs   require . Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present   if   department   needs require .

Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for procedures or other functions. May be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, radiation, and electrical as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing must be   worn   as necessary. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
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