Imaging Support Specialist

Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is seeking an Hourly Imaging Support Specialist for the Radiology department. Depending on modality, may utilize complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, reconstruction and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol under the supervision of a Radiologist or Technologist. Supports Imaging Technologists in patient care/diagnostic testing and performs various tasks such as transferring/positioning patients on scanning table(s). Ability to work with patients of all age groups (infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric).

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is a 25-bed facility featuring a 24/7 Level IV Trauma Emergency Department with chest pain accreditation, offering sophisticated emergency care close to home. We pride ourselves in providing high-quality, comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services to all patients throughout the entire course of their lives.

Where We Are:

Cambria County is an ideal place to live, work and play and ranked as the number one most livable area in Pennsylvania by Money Magazine. We are known for our small-town atmosphere but abundant in things to do and see. Here you will find numerous historic attractions, shops, restaurants, and some of the most beautiful forestland around.  

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more…

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist with daily equipment inspections, warm up procedures and follow Quality Control Program under supervision of a Technologist.

Assist Radiologist and Technologist setting up contrast; however, will never be responsible for loading or priming the injector.

Obtain quality images while following radiation safety standards and protocols.

Assist with positioning and performing exams but should never hold the detector or patients for Radiation procedures.

Arrive patients, track exams, scan scripts, and schedule exams in the Radiology Information Systems.

Assist Radiologist and Technologist in performing modality specific exams.

Maintain clinical proficiency for all completed competencies and equipment skills.

Follows safety procedures and guidelines and reports unsafe practices and conditions.

Consistently and appropriately follows Universal Precautions.

Operates office equipment as needed.

Answers phone in an efficient, courteous manner.

Attends and participates in staff meetings.

Maintains professional skills and provides age-specific care to patients of all ages (neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics).

Assists in performing first aid, CPR and AED.

Performs patient transport.

Job Qualifications:
Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Current enrollment or graduate of radiography (JRCERT accredited), sonography (CAAHEP accredited), or nuclear medicine technologist program (JRCNMT accredited) is required. 

Experience:

6 months clinical experience in inpatient/outpatient setting is required. 

1 year experience in radiology setting is preferred. 

Experience and competent with EPIC is preferred. 

Certification:

CPR is required. 

Skills & Abilities: 

Ability to meet patient age-specific needs – pediatric (ages 1-2) thru geriatric.

Ability to perform multiple tasks yet meets deadlines.

Ability to professionally communicate with patients, physicians and fellow employees.

Ability to apply technical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills

Computer skills.

EEOC Statement:
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.