Radiology Facilitator-OR

Geisinger • Danville, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Primarily assists Radiology staff in providing non-technical support to the various departments of Radiology. Expedites procedures through direct patient contact including patient transportation, patient preparation, specimen transportation, preparation of imaging rooms and other related assistance. Involves clerical support such as processing studies, answering phones, and scheduling studies. Individualized duties are defined by each area.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Ability to assist technical staff with any/all duties necessary for completion of imaging studies.
• Ability to transport patients to and from treatment area assisting them both on and off the table and while positioning properly for studies.
• Ability to assist in emergency situations.
• Ability to observe a patient when required.
• Ability to assist in patient preparation and completion of examinations.
• Ability to verify patient schedules.
• Ability to compile and document information based on patient interviews or physician input by typing, posting, and filing as the need dictates.
• Ability to perform clerical functions as required and requested.
• Ability to answer telephone calls for area and route call appropriately.
• Ability to prepare and process requests for imaging and process these requests to the appropriate technical personnel.
• Ability to schedule patient appointments when needed.
• Ability to greet patients upon arrival, aid in filling out necessary paperwork and transport patients to appropriate imaging areas.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and files as directed.
• Ability to ensure all necessary supplies are available and stocked.
• Ability to complete requests for supplies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Radiology department.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients upon arrival, aids in filling out necessary paperwork and transports patients to appropriate imaging areas.
• Schedules patient appointments when needed.
• Prepares and processes requests for imaging and processes these requests to the appropriate technical personnel.
• Answers telephone calls for area and routes call appropriately.
• Compiles and documents information based on patient interviews or physician input by typing, posting, and filing as the need dictates.
• Performs clerical functions as required and requested.
• Assists in patient preparation and completion of examinations.
• Verifies patient schedules.
• Observes a patient when required.
• Assists in emergency situations.
• Transports patients to and from treatment area assisting them both on and off the table and while positioning properly for studies.
• Prepares and maintains records and files as directed.
• Assists in ensuring all necessary supplies are available and stocked.
• Assists in completing requests for supplies.
• Assists technical staff with any/all duties necessary for completion of imaging studies.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• Atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED