Radiology Assistant

Iberia Medical Center•New Iberia, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Iberia Medical Center is hiring a full-time Radiology Assistant in New Iberia, Louisiana. The position supports radiology operations by welcoming patients, entering outpatient procedure orders, helping patients prepare for procedures, and assisting CT technologists with oral contrast. The assistant verifies medical necessity by contacting physicians’ offices and performs clerical duties, including handling calls, filing jackets, mailing reports and CDs, and placing radiology images on CDs. The role also involves retrieving older film from nearby storage and helping transport patients when necessary. The Radiology Assistant communicates with patients and technical staff about ordered tests, wait times, and other issues; assists with department and hospital projects and orientation; and follows the organization’s performance standards and goals. Overtime may be worked when workload is heavy.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Medical office experience preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer phone calls and follow through on requests.
Fax radiology reports as requested.
Print images onto CDs and handle the disposition of radiology images on CD.
Receive and greet patients in the waiting area or at the reception desk.
Ensure patients are prepared for procedures and assist them with assessment forms.
Enter radiology procedure orders and tests into the computer system based on outpatient requests.
Notify technologists of ordered tests and patients waiting.
Communicate wait times or other issues to patients.
Verify medical necessity, including by calling the physician’s office.
Assist CT technologists with oral contrast before scans.
File jackets and mail reports and CDs.
Retrieve old film from nearby storage.
Assist with transporting patients when necessary.
Cooperate with physicians and assist the ultrasound technologist when a female attendant is needed.
Stay informed about P.I., projects, and routinely monitored areas.
Assist the Tech Supervisor and Manager with projects when needed.
Attend department meetings and hospital in-services.
Assist with departmental orientation for new employees.
Follow IMC Standards of Performance, Hospital Goals, and Department Goals.
Work overtime when a heavy workload arises.