Radiology Assistant
About The Position
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role provides quality patient care and supports various radiology technologists. The assistant is responsible for film filing and image management functions, ensuring images and reports are available within the EMR and PACS. They perform general clerical duties to maintain radiology record management and may assist in providing diagnostic radiographic procedures. The position also involves reception duties, including clerical and filing tasks, and serving as an ambassador of goodwill. Ensuring the protection of patient's confidential information and performing image management within the PACS system are key responsibilities. Knowledge of the EMR to view imaging history and document release of exams, and working with HIM for release of imaging records following HIPAA rules are also part of the role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to be eligible for employment.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, but on-the-job training will be provided.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides quality patient care.
- Supports the general, ultrasound, mammography, MRI, CT, Cath Lab, and Interventional Radiology technologists.
- Responsible for film filing and image management functions.
- Works with all departments, patients, and providers to ensure necessary images/reports are available within the EMR and PACS.
- Performs general clerical duties to maintain radiology record management.
- May assist in providing diagnostic radiographic procedures according to standards and guidelines.
- Able to perform reception duties, including clerical and filing to include reports into patient charts, locating, retrieving, and delivering patient records when needed.
- Serves as an ambassador of goodwill in providing department services to all clinical and non-clinical personnel.
- Ability and willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
- Ensures proper protection of patient's confidential information.
- Performs image management within the PACS system, such as order entry, image reconciliation, importing/exporting imaging exams and reports.
- Knowledge of the EMR to view imaging history and to document release of imaging exams.
- Works with HIM for release of imaging records following established HIPAA rules and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
