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Description:

The SAHS Imaging Technical Assistant is responsible for biopsy assistance ordering of supplies managing physician orders and assisting our Breast Coordinator.

Additional duties may include scheduling services and exam instructions for patients and physician offices. Maintains patient flow in productive organized and timely manner. Assures accurate clerical documentation of patient information and exam data. Provides safe and comfortable transportation for patients of all ages. Provides effective internal and external patient communication consistent with age and mental capacity.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

2. At hire Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS)

3. A minimum of one year of patient care experience or accepted into a Radiology Program or customer related field is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Knows understands incorporates and demonstrates the Organizations Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices and decisions.

2. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate Child Adolescent Adult Geriatric as applicable).

3. Revenue Management: ensure the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.

4. Transports and prepares patients maintaining patient comfort dignity and changing medical needs.

5. Keeps patient history current by accurate data entry of exams and other patient history as defined by protocol manual and on-going software training.

6. Schedules and coordinates all events surrounding the successful completion of a patient exam.

7. Coordinates inpatient imaging services with the imaging modality.

8. Prepares next days schedule to reassure patient is screened and prepped for next day exam.

9. Maintains knowledge of equipment and supplies to reassure the CT technologists are able to perform their job efficiently and safely.

10. Responds to patient care according to medical centers policies and procedures for patient care including but not limited to Code Blue Preparedness Universal Precautions Radiation Safety Support and CPR.

11. Monitors multi-modality worklist and coordinates on call teams for after hour exams.

12. Covers other positions within medical imaging areas as appropriate; to include modality assistance file room responsibilities and Radiologist liaison.

13. Demonstrates ability to efficiently organize work and maintain a high level of accuracy and productivity.

14. Demonstrated leadership skills independent problem solving and decision-making abilities and can use critical thinking skills.

15. Demonstrates excellent professional interaction skills with patients and staff.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.