Medical Imaging Assistant

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Imaging Assistants perform a wide variety of complex clerical duties. They coordinate a multitude of office procedures and expedite the efficient function of all areas within the department. This role facilitates ongoing communication within the department, with other hospital departments, and with the general public.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
1+ years of Clerical Experience
1+ years of Medical Terminology Experience
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Responsibilities

Assesses the procedure to be performed and the patient’s age and overall physical and mental condition before deciding mode of transportation.
Utilizes the appropriate mode of transportation, avoiding unnecessary lifting and possible patient distress; ensures the patient’s safety and comfort.
Assists patients in getting ready for exam; changes patients into hospital gown as needed.
Assists in scheduling patient exams.
Assists with department workflow by escorting patients to and from scanners and other areas as needed.
Assures flow of patients by prioritizing exams, greeting patients and letting techs know that they have arrived.
Explains delays if they occur.
Coordinates a multitude of exam requests for all areas within the department; maintains continuity within the department.
Informs appropriate department when a patient has waited 15 minutes beyond their scheduled appointment time.
Informs patients of any delays in the schedule for their procedure.
Performs general office duties, as needed, to expedite workflow (e.g., answering the telephones, assisting in jacket retrieval, readying films and paperwork, processing patient orders, and/or operating office equipment).
All other duties as assigned.