JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute · 1 month ago
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AIDE - PER DIEM
Neptune City, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.32/hr - $20.32/hrHackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to improving the health of their patients and community. The Diagnostic Imaging Aide is responsible for coordinating department activities, providing clerical support, and ensuring patient care is delivered safely and effectively.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge and competency in completing assigned duties/responsibilities according to established protocols for procedures being performed
Has knowledge of various procedures and understands the use and implications when imaging contrast is being used. Reviews lab work values for IV contrast studies as well as medical terminology as related to patient history
Provides Clerical Support: Assist other Team members to fulfill department needs (test ordering, test result processing, making copies, filing, mailing, telephone calls, film/report retrieval/printing/faxing)
Schedules Guests/customer appointments: Guests/customers are scheduled appropriately based on physician script request, history or new concern. Appropriate instructions given for Pre-registration and specific test preparation
Responsible for Patient/Data management: Maintains consistent records for billing and appropriate tracking (activating accounts, patient in/out, film sign-/sign/out log, responds timely to film requests). Appropriately rescheduling guests/patients and maintaining a system for cancellations, pathology, etc
Provide safe direct patient care
Changes table configuration
Assist technologist, Radiologist/Nurse as needed
Provides appropriate support in all Diagnostic Imaging areas as needed
Coordinate cases as directed by the technologist or provider
Greets patients and guests upon arrival to the department, gives complete and accurate instructions, communicated in a clear and concise manner to fill out necessary paperwork pertaining to their appropriate tests
Reviews and completes pending report log along with failed faxes
Retrieves needed patient related documents from the computer for Radiologist and staff
Retrieve and disseminate imaging medical records. Upload external imaging onto PACS
Follows network policy for patient identification, assists with placing patients on and off procedure table using appropriate body mechanics, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and assists patient's needs
Provide clerical support to the clinical team in critical value reporting
Stocks and cleans rooms as necessary, records temperature on refrigerator and warmer, puts away supplies/breakdown cardboard, empties linen/garbage as needed
Observes patients in a holding area and assists in transferring and transporting patients in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to the Falls Prevention protocols
Maintains adequate supply of materials for daily use. Helps organize and maintain a clean and safe work environment
Complies with hospital, local, state and federal regulatory and accrediting standards as well as department specific protocols and policies
Participates in continuing education and completes required E-Learning as assigned
Other duties and/or projects as assigned
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 3 months of hire
Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs, pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day
Preferred
Previous data entry experience
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits
Company
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Offering New Jersey’s most comprehensive rehabilitation services, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is a 94-bed facility located in Edison, NJ, serving residents of the tristate area for more than 40 years.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase