Assistant Radiology Technologist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Florence, KY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring an Assistant Radiology Technologist for our Florence Radiology Department located with our Florence Hospital. Shift/Hours: PRN This position assists Radiology personnel in a multi-disciplinary setting, by completing data entry of radiology examinations and supply charges. Demonstrates the ability to complete worklist tasks triggered by physician orders or technologist’s generated tasks under the direct supervision of licensed radiology personnel. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Current CPR Certification
Strong Communication skills by various methods (telephone, face to face, etc.)
Good organizational skills
Must be able to navigate through computer systems

Responsibilities

Operates necessary software systems for data entry, charging, and completion of radiology examinations.
Assist Radiology Department by transporting patients to and from the Radiology Department, patient rooms, and other outpatient departments.
Greets and assists patients/ visitors to the department, using good customer service skills.
Serves as an Ambassador ensuring patient’s non-clinical needs are met.
Assists patients with Radiology paperwork.
Acquires all necessary patient information for ordering of the multi-disciplined procedures.
Assures all proper insurance and documentations are attained and recorded appropriately.
Verifies ICD-10 and CPT codes for Medicare billing. If not available when patient registers, employee must contact the ordering physician and add the documentation.
Communicates via a variety of methods to referring physicians, patients or other interested parties in accordance with departmental policy and following HIPPA guidelines.
Answers and directs phone calls to the appropriate parties.
Follow the safety steps required to perform their duties and be in compliance with medical, state and federal safety standards.
They must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriately.
Performs other duties as assigned.