What are the responsibilities and job description for the IMAGING ASSOCIATE position at Valley Health?
Job Description
Provides patient care and clerical services for the Medical Imaging department. Requires provision of minimal patient care and observation by monitoring patient holding areas to ensure patient safety and needs. Assists to retrieve, manipulate and distribute images from the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for all customers. Provides processing, importing and CD burning for patient care needs. Performs additional department tasks and duties as required or needed. Able to work as a tech assistant in different modalities as needed.
Education
High School Diploma or GED with computer keyboard knowledge preferred
Medical Terminology preferred or completed on the job.
Experience
Previous hospital and/or health care experience preferred with telecommunication skills or medical office experience.
Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required *
Competent to effectively interact/communicate with patients of various age groups to include infant, toddler, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Effectively interact/communicate with physicians and other health care professionals. Medical Terminology required or completed on the job. Ability to recognize patient needs and notify appropriate personnel. Proficiency in the use of Windows based PC environment is required. Must be an organized “detail-type” person, able to work without direct supervision. Must be able to work weekdays/weekends/Holidays any shift.
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Physical Demands
13 A Imaging
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
Provides patient care and clerical services for the Medical Imaging department. Requires provision of minimal patient care and observation by monitoring patient holding areas to ensure patient safety and needs. Assists to retrieve, manipulate and distribute images from the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for all customers. Provides processing, importing and CD burning for patient care needs. Performs additional department tasks and duties as required or needed. Able to work as a tech assistant in different modalities as needed.
Education
High School Diploma or GED with computer keyboard knowledge preferred
Medical Terminology preferred or completed on the job.
Experience
Previous hospital and/or health care experience preferred with telecommunication skills or medical office experience.
Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required *
- New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Competent to effectively interact/communicate with patients of various age groups to include infant, toddler, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Effectively interact/communicate with physicians and other health care professionals. Medical Terminology required or completed on the job. Ability to recognize patient needs and notify appropriate personnel. Proficiency in the use of Windows based PC environment is required. Must be an organized “detail-type” person, able to work without direct supervision. Must be able to work weekdays/weekends/Holidays any shift.
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Physical Demands
13 A Imaging
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
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