PATIENT ASSISTANT

Sibley Memorial Hospital • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • 1m ago

You were meant for Hopkins. Sibley Memorial Hospital is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. We can offer the most advanced, innovative technology with the collaboration and teamwork typically found in a community hospital. Our exceptional employee development programs offer unlimited career growth potential.

What Awaits You?

Career growth and development
Diverse and collaborative working environment
Paid Time Off
Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

The Patient Assistant facilitates patient flow by greeting patients and preparing them for their examination, acting as a chaperone, uploading images and performing other non-technologist functions when appropriate. Enters data into hospital information system, transports films within the hospital and transports patients, if necessary.

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Location:

Sibley Memorial Hospital

Washington D.C.

Shift:

FT/Days

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Greets patients in a friendly fashion and escorts them to the appropriate dressing area. Administers oral contrast at the direction of the technologist when appropriate.
Digitizes and uploads images/film where appropriate in order to facilitate patient care.
Actively monitors department work schedule in order to provide timely service.
Performs chaperone’s responsibilities per hospital policy when appropriate.
Keeps patients and front desk staff apprised of delays in order to foster good patient/guest relations.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Deals discretely with sensitive, confidential patient information in accordance with hospital policy.
Performs point of care testing using the I-STAT system on patients requiring CT or MRI contrast exams or other tasks appropriate for the particular Imaging care setting.
Maintains a clean, orderly, quiet environment within the department with special attention to assigned workstation and associated waiting rooms.
Prepares/starts IV lines according to hospital/department policy and procedures.
Attends department and clerical staff meetings and participates in oral discussions.
Performs other related duties as required.
Accesses patient files in hospital information system (HIS) via CRT, keyboard. Enters appropriate exam information in order to generate a requisition.
Prints appropriate forms from HIS or computer. Enters appropriate data into HIS in order to track external films, locate films within the department and hospital, log in and log out patients.
Facilitates work flow by moving film jackets and unread films to file room to be read or other appropriate workstation.

Minimum Requirements:

Medical setting experience desired.
General knowledge of Radiology exams and/or anatomy desired.

Skills, Abilities & Attitude:

Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians.
Demonstrates good critical thinking in assessing situations and executing appropriate interventions to achieve problem resolution. Able to use department telephone/PA system to communicate with employees and hospital staff.
Must be able to use a computer/CRT.
Demonstrates courtesy, respect, and professionalism in the interaction with patient, visitors, co-workers, and physicians.
Able to adjust personal schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Able to present a cheerful, pleasant manner at all times, and to remain calm during stressful situations.
Works cooperatively with all the staff of the Out Patient Center.
Ability to use judgment to establish priorities.
Ability to modify care according to the patient’s age. Patient assistant deals primarily with adults and geriatric patients.

Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees and includes:

Full medical, dental, and vision plans,
Retirement plans,
Paid time off (PTO),
Tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents,
Earn up to $1,000 annually for practicing self-care with Healthy @ Hopkins
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Important Notices:

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum $17.76/hour - Maximum $24.95/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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