Imaging Assistant

• POSITION PURPOSE

  • Froedtert South is dedicated to exceptional patient care. Under general guidance of the Radiologic Technologist, this position requires assisting the technical staff with direct and indirect patient care responsibilities involved in the performance of imaging studies.

• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

  • High School or Equivalent (GED)

• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Entry Level

• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) /CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Preferred but not required:
    • Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)
    • Enrolled in a School of Medical Imaging/Radiologic Technology and in good academic standing.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • Ability to use oxygen equipment.
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Ability to read, write, speak, hear, and comprehend the English language.

• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Assists the Technical staff by escorting patients to and from exam rooms, patient positioning, exam room setup/cleanup, and patient monitoring.
  • Assists with obtaining patient history, verifies order/special scheduling requests.
  • Courteous and effective phone communications with provider offices/ancillary departments. Relays messages/instructions
  • Transports patients between imaging, nursing and ancillary departments.
  • Accurately documents information in the electronic health/medical record system.
  • Reviews patient’s history and documents appropriately on history/screening forms.
  • Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department.
  • Communicating exam information with patients/provider offices over the phone.
  • Multifaceted communication under a variety of emotional situations, for all patients throughout the life span.

Location: Froedtert South, Inc. · MRI
Schedule: Regular Part-Time, Varied, 40