Imaging Patient Assistant- MRI

Department:

36311 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - MRI

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday: 1200-2030

Currently no weekends or holidays but could change in the future.

Supports Imaging Technologists with preparation of patient and examination room prior to, during, and following imaging procedures. Transports patients and performs clerical, film, and/or picture archiving and communication system (PACS) management support functions.

Transports patients between departments and escorts patients, families, and visitors as needed.

Uses radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain pertinent patient information.

Assists patient in preparation for exam and transferring patients to and from exam rooms. Provides basic instruction to patients regarding routine procedures, i.e. changing clothes, position for exams, etc.

Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.

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.

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.

Assists with the screening and documentation of MRI implants based on department need.

Scheduled Hours

Sunday-Thursday: 2200-0630Currently no weekends or holidays.

Licenses & Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Degrees

High School Graduate.

Required Functional Experience

No experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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.

Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties.