Radiology Assistant

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Radiology Assistant to provide quality patient care and support technologists in general radiology, ultrasound, mammography, MRI, CT, Cath Lab, and Interventional Radiology. The role handles image management and radiology record-management functions, helping ensure that necessary images and reports are available to departments, patients, and providers in the EMR and PACS. The assistant may also help provide diagnostic radiographic procedures according to applicable standards and guidelines. This position includes reception and clerical duties such as filing reports in patient charts and locating, retrieving, and delivering patient records. It also involves managing images in PACS, using the EMR to review imaging history and document the release of imaging exams, and coordinating with Health Information Management (HIM) to release records in accordance with HIPAA requirements. The assistant protects patient confidentiality, supports clinical and non-clinical personnel, and may perform mobile bone-density imaging.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for employment.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a healthcare setting; on-the-job training will be provided.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Provide quality patient care and support radiology technologists across general radiology, ultrasound, mammography, MRI, CT, Cath Lab, and Interventional Radiology.
Perform image-management functions in the PACS system, including order entry, image reconciliation, and importing or exporting imaging exams and reports.
Perform reception, clerical, and filing duties, including filing reports in patient charts and locating, retrieving, and delivering patient records.
Help ensure necessary images and reports are available in the EMR and PACS.
Use the EMR to view imaging history and document the release of imaging exams.
Work with HIM to release imaging records in accordance with established HIPAA rules and regulations.
Protect patients' confidential information.
Provide department services to clinical and non-clinical personnel in a courteous, welcoming manner.
May assist with diagnostic radiographic procedures according to standards and guidelines.
May perform mobile imaging bone-density testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.