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Summa Health System

Imaging Associate

Summa Health System, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329


Imaging Associate

Summa Health - Akron City

Part-Time, Benefit Eligible

Schedule: 24 hrs/wk, 2p-10:30pm, every other weekend and holiday

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 transporting patients to and from the radiology areas. Assists medical and technical staff in routine daily activities. Helps with all image and medical record assembly as requested. Retrieves and compiles images and appropriate paperwork and utilizes appropriate equipment for processing of images correctly through digitizer/CAD for report interpretations as needed. Responsible for utilizing RIS for all imaging tracking and procedure activity.

Formal Education Required:a. High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience and Training Required:a. Initiate CPR heart saver Certification

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 instructionsc. Ability to pass medical vocabulary exam administered by Human Resources.d. Ability to efficiently and accurately file in terminal digit or alphabetical order.e. Must be able to use computer systems and basic Window applications, including proficiency with a mouse and bar code reader.f. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate equipment, ability to use imaging digitizer, perform daily maintenance, and place films on alternators, as needed.g. Ability to calmly handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.h. Recognizes emergency situations.i. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$15.80/hr - $18.97/hrThe 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.