Radiology Assistant

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

About The Position

The Radiology Assistant provides quality patient care and supports technologists in general radiology, ultrasound, mammography, MRI, CT, Cath Lab, and Interventional Radiology. The role manages imaging and radiology records, helping ensure that images and reports are available in the EMR and PACS for departments, patients, and providers. It also includes reception and clerical duties and may include assistance with diagnostic radiographic procedures or mobile bone density testing. The assistant performs image-management tasks in PACS, including order entry, image reconciliation, and importing or exporting imaging exams and reports. The role requires protecting confidential patient information, using the EMR to review imaging history and document imaging releases, and coordinating with Health Information Management (HIM) to release records in accordance with HIPAA rules and regulations. On-the-job training is provided.

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 film filing, image management, and general clerical duties related to radiology record management.
Perform reception duties, including filing reports into patient charts and locating, retrieving, and delivering patient records.
Ensure images and reports are available in the EMR and PACS for departments, patients, and providers.
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 in accordance with established HIPAA rules and regulations.
Protect confidential patient information.
Serve as an ambassador of goodwill when providing services to clinical and non-clinical personnel.
May assist with diagnostic radiographic procedures according to standards and guidelines.
May perform mobile imaging bone density testing.
Perform other duties as assigned and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.