The Diagnostic Imaging Associate assists technologist and the imaging department by performing a variety of clerical and patient care activities. This role will involve receiving patients, transporting patients, and answering various questions regarding procedures. The associate will assist with preparation of imaging rooms, stocking, and supporting procedures as needed.
Perks of the Job:
- Hands on experience in a number of healthcare settings
- Gain real healthcare experience to set your grad school application apart
- Get a head start in your healthcare education through training in medical terminology, charting, exposure to medical decision making, and more!
Job Role:
- Prioritize patient safety by use of the 2-identifier policy
- Assist with answering departmental phones in a professional manner
- Assist with stocking of supplies and maintaining cleanliness of the environment
- Assist with preparation of patients for imaging studies
- Review patient clinical history, documenting any change for use by a licensed practitioner
- Escort patients between waiting areas, rooms, and exam areas
- Assist with quality assurance on all equipment, including identification of defecting equipment and appropriate reporting
- Demonstrate the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs
- Demonstrate ongoing knowledge growth and the ability to apply that knowledge appropriately in patient care
- Recognize and respond to acute and emergency situations, providing ongoing assistance to patients under the direction of supervising technologist or RN
- Communicate observations related to patient activity and other relevant information (i.e. changes in patient behavior or symptoms to supervising technologist/RN in an accurate and timely fashion)
- Demonstrate respect for patient rights and maintains privacy and confidentiality
Requirements
Successful Profiles Include:
- Undergraduate Degree with a focus in pre-health, biology, chemistry, or related field
- Experience in a clinical, pharmacy, or hospital-based setting is a plus
- The desire to grow and be challenged to learn and improve
- Comfort using basic office technology; Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems is a plus
- Excellent interpersonal communication and a high level of professionalism
- Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
- Must have the ability to work in sometimes chaotic, fast-paced environments
- Ability to read, write, comprehend through listening, and speak fluent English
- Must have a computer or access to a computer for virtual/online training
Physical Requirements:
- Able to perform all duties using a computer, keyboard, and other technology
- Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, and reach in all directions
- Ability to hear (corrected) and understand all information provided by patient or healthcare provider and transcribe into clear written records
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interpret large amounts of information
- Ability to work in an environment with moderate to high levels of noise and exchange accurate information in these situations transcribing the words and activities of the provider-patient portion of the encounter
- Maintain 20/40 vision corrected
- See and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance
- Work in a latex safe environment and work indoors
- Frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing 20 lbs. (+/-) unassisted
- Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting
- Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces
- Must be comfortable in patient care settings with bodily fluids in proximity
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time if required, including a facial mask
- Ability to function in a high-stress medical environment as needed
Propel Clinical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Propel Clinical does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need.