Imaging Assistant

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Radiology Director and Manager, this role provides clerical support to assist in the overall operation of the department and acts as a receptionist to assist and direct patients and visitors.

Requirements

• High School graduate or its equivalent preferred.
• Radiology office experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• Ability to stand for and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 100 plus pounds using proper lifting and body mechanics.
• Ability to move and transfer patients.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the skills to provide clerical support in all aspects of the Radiology Department.
• Answers all phone calls in a friendly and timely manner, taking messages, phoning physicians and giving reports on patient’s results.
• Pulls films for conferences, daily lists, clinic lists, etc., always 2 days in advance.
• Processes films for reading- pulls jackets, makes/writes on jackets and inserts.
• Prints accession sheets.
• Takes down ER board.
• Checks films in/out as needed.
• Waits on Drs at the window- following Target 100 standards of customer service.
• Pulls films from the 10-day file- files films into the main file system and downstairs in the file rooms.
• Processes red jackets/or films return (loose) daily.
• Goes through the misfits and puts films through for reading - calls for jackets to be returned to/from Record Master.
• Cleans film jackets out of the reading rooms as needed.
• Processes the films from Record Master daily- sent to correct location requesting films.
• Gets portable films from the ER daily/per shift.
• Gets or films and processes for reading and checks back in.
• Answers the main office bell and enters patient orders into Meditech if needed.
• Utilizes the hospital computer system for all aspects of clerical duties as when needed.
• Observes established departmental policies, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Adheres to hospital safety and infection control policies.
• Reports faulty equipment to appropriate persons.
• Assists Technologist when needed to help ensure patient care is delivered in a smooth and effective manner.
• Assists with transportation of patient if needed.
• Watches patients if needed when the Technologist needs to leave the room.
• Assists in moving patients on and off stretchers as needed.
• Attends departmental inservices and meetings as instructed by Supervisor.
• Attends appropriate orientations.
• Attends required in-services.
• Attends departmental meetings or reads the meeting minutes that are sent through the MOX system in Meditech.
• Reviews education poster boards located in the department.
• Performs other duties as appropriate and needed by supervisors.
• Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working in all areas of the hospital.
• Displays initiative and enthusiasm for non-routine or extra duties.
• Seeks out duties that need to be done without being told to.
• Practices according to safety and infection control policies.
• Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.
• Reports risk management concerns.
• Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory training (Safety/Fire, Blood Borne Pathogen, Hazardous Communication, TB, Department Specific, Age Appropriate Care, HIPAA, Assigned .EDU courses).
• Follows the Target 100 Standards.
• Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.
• Demonstrates respect and compassion to our internal and external customers, co-workers, and all others while delivering excellent care and courteous service.
• Follows the hospital confidentiality policy at all times.
• Recognizes the diverse needs of others in regard to culture, religion, disability, etc.
• Demonstrates willingness to work with others to achieve work-related goals while performing daily duties and promotes teamwork.
• Works with other departments to provide service to our customers.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines regarding patient health information.
• Answers questions in a knowledgeable manner or directs questions to someone who is able to provide answers.
• Incorporates Quality Improvement into one’s daily work.
• Reviews departmental QI, QA, & QC monthly during the departmental monthly meetings and by reviewing the posted information.
• Provides data/input to the Radiology management staff pertaining to the current departmental QI Teams projects.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED