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radiology assistant
Shannon Health
- San Angelo, Texas, United States
- San Angelo, Texas, United States
Über
The Radiology Assistant is responsible for assisting technologists at a variety of clinical sites and modalities with a broad range of health care services for operational needs such as imaging exams and procedures, patient transporting, and performing clerical duties including record keeping. The employee is trained to utilize a variety of radiographic equipment, computers, and software.
Physical Requirements
- The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
- The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
- Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
- Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
- May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
- May have to handle emergency situations.
- May be subject to irregular hours.
- May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
- May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
- Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
- Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
- Sitting- Occasionally
- Walking- Continuously
- Standing- Continuously
- Bending-Frequently
- Squatting - Frequently
- Climbing-Frequently
- Kneeling-Frequently
- Twisting-Frequently
- Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
- Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. This role may include working in less-than-ideal home conditions, which can include exposure to extreme temperatures and environments that may not meet typical cleanliness standards such as clutter, unkept surfaces, and homes with pets. Works in various conditions.
Performance: Essential Functions
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.
Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.
Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.
Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.
Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.
Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.
Responsibilities
Supervises the Following Positions
Positions: N/A
Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions
- Transporting patients/specimens to and from departments for multiple modalities
- Preparing rooms after each patient exam (clean exam tables, machines, swap linen, change accessories to match the exam accordingly (i.e. MR Coils)
- Move patients to and from exam table and have them oriented/positioned correctly
- Answer and direct phone calls, take messages
- Import/export imaging in PACS
- Monitor Epic tech worklist and call back techs as indicated for all modalities.
- Prepare paperwork for future appointments. Print exam schedules, labels.
- Check the status of all preliminary reports that are faxed from overnight radiologist group in PACS and EPIC.
- Scan in preliminary reports.
- Exam room stocking, providing list of supplies to be ordered to supervisors.
- Load injectors with syringes.
- Prepare IV start area with essential supplies.
- Mopping exam rooms.
- Cleaning radiology chairs and desks.
- Call to confirm appointments.
- Check for insurance authorization.
- Check lab orders and values.
- Helps reschedule exams for all locations due to unexpected equipment downtime/staffing issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Certification/Licensure:
- Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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