Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Allina Health System • Shakopee, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Allina Health, Diagnostic Imaging Assistants support technologists and help deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. This position primarily works in MRI and provides safe, quality patient care by assisting technologists with patient transport and care. The assistant maintains electronic files, distributes patient reports, coordinates information flow between patients and clinics, and performs other patient care and clerical functions as assigned.

This role is 0.4 FTE, or 32 hours per two-week pay period, with 8/12-combination day and evening shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. The position includes an every-other-weekend rotation, working every other Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required functional competencies.
• Must have at least one of the following: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS 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.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

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 and provide information about special instructions, exam preparation, arrival times, or special needs.
• Keep leadership informed of issues or concerns.
• Assist technologists in delivering patient care, including screening patients for exams, delivering imaging supplies, and transporting, transferring, and positioning 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).
• Use knowledge of the electronic storage and retrieval system (EMI).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• 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 dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed