Diagnostic Imaging Assistant
About The Position
At Allina Health, our Diagnostic Imaging Assistants are essential partners in supporting our technologists and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. Join a collaborative team where your contributions are valued while you make a meaningful impact. Key Position Details: Casual position 8- and 12-hour combo, day / evening shifts Occasional weekends Job Description: Provides safe, quality patient care, while assisting technologist with transport and care of patients. Maintains electronic files, distributes patient reports and coordinates information flow between patients and clinics. Other patient care and clerical functions as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
- BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required by completion of orientation within 30 Days
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous patient care or Medical Terminology
Responsibilities
- Serves as link between physicians, clinics and service departments
- Enters orders and schedules exams as needed.
- Communicates physician requests to appropriate department staff.
- Coordinates workflow with Clinics, service departments and physicians.
- Prioritizes customer needs.
- Provides information regarding special instructions, exam preps, arrival times or special needs.
- Keeps leadership advised of any issues or concerns.
- Assists Technologist in delivering patient care
- Screens patients for exam.
- Delivers necessary imaging supplies.
- Transports, transfers and positioning of patient.
- Distributes completed exam to radiologist for interpretation.
- Restocks and prepares exam room for procedures.
- Provides image and data management
- Ensures secure and appropriate access of patient information .
- Documents image data release in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Demonstrates knowledge of the electronic storage and retrieval system (EMI).
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
- Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
