Radiology Assistant - IR

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Radiology Assistant to provide quality patient care and support radiology technologists across general radiology, ultrasound, mammography, MRI, CT, Cath Lab, and Interventional Radiology. The role supports film filing, image management, and radiology record management, helping ensure images and reports are available in the EMR and PACS. The position may also assist with diagnostic radiographic procedures according to applicable standards and guidelines. The assistant performs reception and clerical duties, including filing reports in patient charts and locating, retrieving, and delivering records. Image-management work includes PACS order entry, image reconciliation, importing and exporting exams and reports, and using the EMR to review imaging history and document image releases. The role works with Health Information Management (HIM) on imaging-record releases in accordance with HIPAA requirements, protects confidential patient information, and may perform mobile bone-density imaging. Other duties may be assigned.

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