Radiology Assistant
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, the Cath Lab, and Interventional Radiology. The role manages imaging and radiology records so that necessary images and reports are available in the EMR and PACS. It also includes reception and general clerical duties, and may involve assisting with diagnostic radiographic procedures or performing mobile bone density testing. The assistant works with clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and providers; protects confidential patient information; and follows established HIPAA rules when coordinating release of imaging records. On-the-job training is provided, and the employee must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
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 and imaging technologists.
- Perform image management in PACS, including order entry, image reconciliation, and importing or exporting imaging exams and reports.
- Perform reception, clerical, and filing duties, including placing reports in patient charts and locating, retrieving, and delivering patient records.
- Work with departments, patients, and providers to ensure necessary images and reports are available in the EMR and PACS.
- Use the EMR to view imaging history and document release of imaging exams.
- Coordinate with Health Information Management (HIM) to release imaging records in accordance with established HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Protect confidential patient information.
- Provide department services to clinical and non-clinical personnel in a courteous 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
