Diagnostic Imaging Aide - Part Time

Diagnostic Imaging Aide – Part Time

BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER, Holmdel, New Jersey

Requisition #

Shift: Day
Status:
Part-time with Benefits

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives, and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better—transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change.

• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in completing assigned duties/responsibilities according to established protocols for procedures being performed.
• Have knowledge of various procedures and understand the use and implications when imaging contrast is being used. Review lab work values for IV contrast studies as well as medical terminology related to patient history.
• Provide clerical support: assist other team members with test ordering, test result processing, making copies, filing, mailing, telephone calls, film/report retrieval, printing, faxing.
• Schedule guests/customers appointments appropriately based on physician script request, history, or new concern. Give appropriate instructions for pre‑registration and specific test preparation.
• Maintain consistent records for billing and appropriate tracking (activating accounts, patient in/out, film sign‑/sign‑out log, respond timely to film requests). Reschedule guests/patients and maintain a system for cancellations, pathology, etc.
• Provide safe direct patient care.
• Change table configuration.
• Assist technologist, radiologist, or nurse as needed.
• Provide appropriate support in all diagnostic imaging areas as needed.
• Coordinate cases as directed by the technologist or provider.
• Greet patients and guests upon arrival, give complete and accurate instructions, and communicate in a clear and concise manner to fill out necessary paperwork.
• Review and complete pending report log along with failed faxes.
• Retrieve needed patient‑related documents from the computer for radiologist and staff.
• Retrieve and disseminate imaging medical records. Upload external imaging onto PACS.
• Follow network policy for patient identification and assist with placing patients on and off the procedure table using appropriate body mechanics, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and assist patient’s needs.
• Provide clerical support to the clinical team in critical value reporting.
• Stock and clean rooms as necessary, record temperature on refrigerator and warmer, put away supplies, break down cardboard, empty linen/garbage as needed.
• Observe patients in a holding area and assist in transferring and transporting patients safely and efficiently. Adhere to Falls Prevention protocols.
• Maintain adequate supply of materials for daily use. Help organize and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Comply with hospital, local, state and federal regulatory and accrediting standards as well as department specific protocols and policies.
• Participate in continuing education and complete required e‑learning as assigned.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or GED equivalent program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Preferred

• Previous data entry experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 30 days of entering position.

Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs, pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs, and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Minimum rate of $20.32 hourly.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time…