Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

2d • $17 - $24

About The Position

The Diagnostic Imaging Assistant provides safe, quality, patient-centered care while assisting technologists with patient transport and care. The role maintains electronic files, distributes patient reports, and coordinates information flow between patients, clinics, physicians, and service departments. It also includes other patient care and clerical functions as assigned. This position is 0.5 FTE, working 20 hours per two-week pay period on a Monday–Friday day/evening schedule from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There are no weekends, and the position works one holiday per year.

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 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 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 preparation, arrival times, and special needs.
• Keep leadership advised of issues or concerns.
• Screen patients for exams.
• 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 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 benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being program resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated 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