Radiology Assistant - IR
About The Position
Sanford Health is hiring a Radiology Assistant to provide quality patient care and support radiology technologists across general imaging, ultrasound, mammography, MRI, CT, the Cath Lab, and Interventional Radiology. The role manages films and images, helps ensure necessary images and reports are available in the EMR and PACS, and performs clerical duties related to radiology records. The assistant may also help perform diagnostic radiographic procedures according to established standards and guidelines. The position includes reception and filing duties, adding reports to patient charts, locating and delivering patient records, and providing departmental services to clinical and non-clinical personnel. Image-management duties include PACS order entry, image reconciliation, and importing or exporting imaging exams and reports. The assistant uses the EMR to review imaging history and document releases, works with Health Information Management (HIM) to release records in accordance with HIPAA requirements, and protects patient confidentiality. The position may also involve mobile bone density testing. 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 radiology technologists in general imaging, ultrasound, mammography, MRI, CT, the Cath Lab, and Interventional Radiology.
- Manage films and images and help ensure images and reports are available in the EMR and PACS.
- Perform reception, clerical, filing, and radiology record-management duties, including placing reports in patient charts.
- Locate, retrieve, and deliver patient records as needed.
- 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.
- Coordinate with HIM to release imaging records in accordance with established HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Protect confidential patient information and provide departmental 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.
- Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
