Job Summary:
The Imaging Aide works with and provides assistance to all hospital based departments of Imaging Services. Under the supervision of the Radiology Supervisor and the Manager, Diagnostic Radiology performs a wide variety of duties relating to clerical duty and patient care tasks. Incumbent must be able to safely and efficiently carry out assigned patient care tasks, check supplies, equipment and provide general assistance to department as directed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review charts for physician orders, previous reports & imaging
- Clean and stock the rooms.
- Transport patients back and forth from departments
- Promptly and efficiently answers the phones.
- Take accurate message
- Maintain patient orders to ensure proper exam/diagnosis/physician requirements are being met. Coordinate with techs/Supervisors for appropriate charges
- Burns CDs for patients following medical release procedures
- Use RHIO/Healtheconnections to obtain reports and imaging if needed
- Maintain a clean and neat work area
- Review all stock for outdated/expired items monthly
- Schedule all PET and NM exams
- Coordinate with offices for order updates if needed.
- Put work/supply orders in as needed for the department.
- Be able to take instruction/direction from various modalities.
- Miscellaneous duties as they arise.
- Must have great patient skills and ability to follow HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Calling patients as needed for Radiology exams to include PET and Nuclear Medicine
Qualifications:
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- 1 year as a CT Scan Aide (Preferred)
Professional Skills and Abilities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks
- Commitment to patient safety and confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and technologies
Physical Requirements:
- Heavy lifting, 45 lbs or over and light lifting, under 15 lbs
- Pushing, pulling and reaching above shoulders
- Walking, standing, sitting and kneeling
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience as a CT Scan Aide (1 year)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Commitment to patient safety and HIPAA confidentiality
- Ability to perform physical tasks (heavy lifting 45+ lbs, pushing/pulling, reaching, walking/standing/kneeling)
- Experience using RHIO / HealtheConnections or similar image/report retrieval systems
- Ability to schedule PET and Nuclear Medicine exams and coordinate orders
- Phone triage and accurate message-taking; CD burning per medical release procedures
What We Do
Oneida Health is a nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to providing high-quality, progressive, and comprehensive health care services for the greater Oneida area and surrounding communities. Operated by Oneida Health Systems, Inc., the organization includes a 101-bed acute care hospital, emergency department, surgery center, and a 160-bed extended-care and short-term rehab facility, along with various specialty care offices and diagnostic services.
