Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

June 17, 2024

Department:

34006101 CAT Scan Radiology

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Provides safe, quality patient care, while assisting technologist with transport and care of patients. Maintains electronic files, distributes patient reports and coordinates information flow between patients and clinics. Other patient care and clerical functions as assigned.

Key Position Details:

• Full-time position scheduled for Monday-Friday from 10:30am-6:30pm.

• No weekends!

• Benefit-eligible position.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Serves as link between physicians, clinics and service departments

• Enters orders and schedules exams as needed.

• Communicates physician requests to appropriate department staff.

• Coordinates workflow with Clinics, service departments and physicians.

• Prioritizes customer needs.

• Provides information regarding special instructions, exam preps, arrival times or special needs.

• Keeps leadership advised of any issues or concerns.

• Assists Technologist in delivering patient care

• Screens patients for exam.

• Delivers necessary imaging supplies.

• Transports, transfers and positioning of patient.

• Distributes completed exam to radiologist for interpretation.

• Restocks and prepares exam room for procedures.

• Provides image and data management

• Ensures secure and appropriate access of patient information .

• Documents image data release in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Demonstrates knowledge of the electronic storage and retrieval system (EMI).

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• previous patient care preferred or
• medical terminology preferred
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required by completion of orientation within 30 Days

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:

Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently