Radiology Patient Care Assistant II

Radiology Patient Care Assistant

Methodist is looking to hire a Radiology Patient Care Assistant to join our Radiology team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Park Nicollet Radiology team members partner with providers to ensure that each patient has a safe, caring experience. We value teamwork and partnering because it promotes safety, quality, and caring for everyone we work with. Working within Park Nicollet Radiology means you make a difference every single day!

Patient Care Assistants (PCA) will utilize a broad base of skills in basic patient care, to assist patients with preparation for exam, during and/or after exam. PCA will establish positive rapport with patients, explaining what they should expect during each step of care. All interactions will be handled in a professional, caring, courteous and safe manner to ensure quality care. PCA will communicate with all other radiology team members to assure positive transitions in care. PCA may assist the technologist or radiologist in the performance of basic patient care.

Perform general clerical tasks within the department to ensure efficiency during the patient's radiology imaging exams and services.

Work Schedule:

Casual; 2 shifts required per month.

Required Qualifications:

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Must obtain CPR (Basic Life Support) certification once in position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong clinical and human relations skills.

Basic knowledge of office duties and equipment.

Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Telephone, Fax Machine, Basic computer/keyboard skills, Epic, PACS and Copy Machine.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

Previous office experience in a health care environment preferred.

Previous patient care experience in medical environment preferred.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!