Imaging patient assistant Job at Advocate Health Care (Mount Pleasant)

Imaging patient assistant

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Mount Pleasant

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

18.85 - 28.30 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

We are seeking a compassionate, detail‑oriented Imaging Patient Assistant to support our dynamic Imaging Department on a per diem basis. This role is essential to ensuring a positive patient experience by assisting with patient flow, comfort, and safety while supporting technologists and clinical staff throughout the imaging process.

Job Responsibility:

Transports patients between departments and escorts patients, families, and visitors as needed
Uses radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain pertinent patient information
Assists patient in preparation for exam and transferring patients to and from exam rooms
Provides basic instruction to patients regarding routine procedures, i.e. changing clothes, position for exams, etc
Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment
Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for information, reports or film loans
Promptly answers telephone, screens calls, schedules patient appointments, and takes messages
Acts as a liaison between ordering physician, radiologist, and technologist
Provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff, physicians, patients and/or family upon request
Files, retrieves, and releases health information records and films
Compiles film jackets/discs and completes required forms/documentation
Documents requested information and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient with physicians and other members of the health care team
Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments and other equipment
Assists with the screening and documentation of MRI implants based on department need
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
High School Graduate
No experience required
Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture, based on department need
Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patients, staff and physicians
Excellent customer service and organizational skills
Intermediate computer skills including experience in using computer applications/systems and electronic mail
Must be able to follow directions and work well both independently and with technologists, physicians, and patients
Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday
Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for procedures or other functions

What we offer:

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 28, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Imaging patient assistant

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Mount Pleasant

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 28, 2026

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