Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Allina Health System • Coon Rapids, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is hiring a casual Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to support technologists and provide safe, quality, patient-centered care. The position is based at Mercy in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and floats between X-ray, ultrasound, CT, and MRI areas. The schedule combines 8- and 12-hour day/evening shifts, with occasional weekends; employees are asked to work at least two shifts per month if available. Optional travel outside the Mercy campus is eligible for mileage reimbursement.

The assistant helps transport and care for patients, maintains electronic files, distributes patient reports, and coordinates information flow between patients, clinics, physicians, and service departments. Other patient-care and clerical duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required functional competencies.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current certification from the American Heart Association; current certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous patient-care experience or medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a link between physicians, clinics, and service departments.
• Enter orders and schedule exams as needed; communicate physician requests to appropriate department staff.
• Coordinate workflow with clinics, service departments, and physicians, and prioritize customer needs.
• Provide information about special instructions, exam preparations, arrival times, and special needs.
• Keep leadership advised of issues or concerns.
• Assist technologists with patient care, including screening patients, delivering imaging supplies, and transporting, transferring, and positioning patients.
• Distribute completed exams to radiologists for interpretation.
• Restock and prepare exam rooms for procedures.
• Maintain image and data management, including secure and appropriate access to patient information.
• Document image-data releases in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Use knowledge of the electronic storage and retrieval system (EMI).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed