Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

1d • $17 - $24

About The Position

At Allina Health, Diagnostic Imaging Assistants support technologists and contribute to high-quality, patient-centered care. The role provides safe, quality patient care while assisting technologists with patient transport and care. It also maintains electronic files, distributes patient reports, coordinates information flow between patients and clinics, and performs other patient care and clerical functions as assigned.

This is a casual, 0.0 FTE position with 8/12-combination day/evening shifts and occasional weekends. Employees are asked to work at least two shifts per month if available. The position may involve optional travel outside the Mercy campus, with mileage reimbursement eligibility, and floats among X-ray, ultrasound, CT, and MRI areas.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required functional competencies listed in the job description.
• Must 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.
• Prioritize customer needs.
• Provide information about special instructions, exam preparations, arrival times, and special needs.
• Keep leadership informed of issues or concerns.
• Screen patients for exams.
• Assist technologists in delivering patient care.
• Deliver necessary imaging supplies.
• Transport, transfer, and position patients.
• Distribute completed exams to radiologists for interpretation.
• Restock and prepare exam rooms for procedures.
• Ensure secure and appropriate access to patient information.
• Document image-data releases in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Demonstrate 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 benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed