Radiologic Technologist Aide

UnitedHealth Group•Seattle, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides direct assistance to technologists. Under general supervision, responsible for pre-screening and rooming patients, schedule management, assists technologist with exam room turnover. Limited scheduling for imaging exams, coordination of stat patient calls, release of information to include burning images to CD’s or electronic transfer of images and/or reports, requests prior exams from external facilities, and other administrative and patient care duties as assigned. Our office is located at Gunderson.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience
Must be 18 years of age OR older
1+ years of experience working with customers
Experience with computers and Windows based programs
Reliable transportation - you may be asked to work at the Northgate location on occasion

Nice To Haves

Understands Medical Terminology as it relates to Radiology
Experience working in a healthcare environment

Responsibilities

Assists technical staff with patient flow and schedule management.
Greets patients, completes exam pre-screening and rooms / changes patients for imaging exams
Answers patient questions within scope
Helps prepare exam room for patients, gets patients on and off exam table and escorts them back to their dressing room
Chaperones Ultrasound exams as needed
Provides scheduling support as needed for follow up exams and walk-up patients
Responsible for release of imaging records, CD burning, forms processing and electronic transfer of images and / OR reports. Is a resource for all imaging modalities with a particular focus on MRI and CT
Provides general administrative support as needed to the technologists and radiologist on site
All staff members are to promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing his or her job responsibilities and conducting themselves in a professional, courteous and respectful manner toward fellow employees, physicians and patients
Performs all duties in a manner which promotes and supports the core values of Optum Care WA
Complies with corporate compliance program and policy
Ensures confidentiality of patient information following HIPAA guidelines
Attends training to meet requirements of the job position and as needed or mandated by Optum policies, Div. of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), OSHA, L&I and other state/federal regulations
Has regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned