What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Associate position at Summa Health?
Summa Health - Akron City
Part-Time, Benefit Eligible
Schedule: 30 hrs/wk, Monday - Friday, 11a-5p
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary:
Responsible for monitoring the patient holding area and helping staff transport patients to and from the radiology areas. Assists medical and technical staff in routine daily activities. Follow patient transport directions on a handheld device that is assigned and used during the shift. Takes direction from staff members to ensure patients receive their testing in a timely manner.
Formal Education Required:
a. High School diploma or equivalent
b. Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
Experience & Training Required:
a. Healthcare related experience preferred.
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, and hospital employees.
b. Proven ability to read and write English and follow written instructions.
c. Must be able to use computer systems and basic Window applications, including proficiency with a mouse and bar code reader.
d. Ability to calmly handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
e. Recognizes emergency situations.
f. Excellent time-management skills.
g. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
h. Ability to proficiently operate a handheld device (e.g. iPhone, cell phone, tablet etc.).
i. Possess customer service and excellent interpersonal skills.
j. Possess computer skills to complete mandatory training.
Level of Physical Demands:
a. Exerts 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force continuously to move objects.
b. Ability to lift and position patients, push, and pull heavy carts and to stand and walk for an entire shift.
c. Ability to lift and transport patients and equipment from a stationary position.
d. Possible exposure to hazardous materials
Responsible for monitoring the patient holding area and helping staff transport patients to and from the radiology areas. Assists medical and technical staff in routine daily activities. Follow patient transport directions on a handheld device that is assigned and used during the shift. Takes direction from staff members to ensure patients receive their testing in a timely manner.
Formal Education Required:
a. High School diploma or equivalent
b. Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
Experience & Training Required:
a. Healthcare related experience preferred.
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, and hospital employees.
b. Proven ability to read and write English and follow written instructions.
c. Must be able to use computer systems and basic Window applications, including proficiency with a mouse and bar code reader.
d. Ability to calmly handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
e. Recognizes emergency situations.
f. Excellent time-management skills.
g. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
h. Ability to proficiently operate a handheld device (e.g. iPhone, cell phone, tablet etc.).
i. Possess customer service and excellent interpersonal skills.
j. Possess computer skills to complete mandatory training.
Level of Physical Demands:
a. Exerts 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force continuously to move objects.
b. Ability to lift and position patients, push, and pull heavy carts and to stand and walk for an entire shift.
c. Ability to lift and transport patients and equipment from a stationary position.
d. Possible exposure to hazardous materials
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$15.80/hr - $18.97/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Salary : $16 - $19
