Imaging Assistant - Night Shift 11Pm-7:30Am

Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Assist patients, physicians, customers and caregivers in an accurate, organized manner. Serves as the initial contact with patients arriving for Imaging Services.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Greet patients and obtain pertinent patient demographic/insurance information for registration to process orders for patient exams.

• Respond to inquiries concerning the activities and operation of department by referring to established policies and procedures.

• Answer all incoming phone calls.

• Copy films from PACS for referring physicians and patient pick up.

• Provide support and assistance to the Radiologists to streamline workflow in an electronic environment that facilitates rapid turnaround of interpretation results.

• Operate various standard office equipment such as photocopier, fax, computer and tube system. Use of computer/specified computer programs, to obtain department reports.

• Fix patient files in PACS System (demographics with correct images).

• Distribute and call radiology preliminary results to ED, Critical Care and Nursing Units and referring physicians.

• Assist with the completion of studies on the Incomplete Worklist, by checking in patient's study, correcting demographic errors and coordinating physician interpretation of study.

• Obtain patient information, lab results, prior images for Radiologist review prior to scheduling biopsy procedures.

• Schedule MRI exams ordered for inpatients

• Assisting technologists with various duties such as transporting and moving patients and identifying images for processing.

• Responsible to Ultrasound, Okemos, Sparrow Health Center Lansing and Mammography duties as assigned for relief during vacations, sick calls, etc.

Job Requirements

General Requirements • None Work Experience • Knowledge of medical terminology as would normally be obtained through successful completion of a medical terminology course. Education • High School Diploma or GED Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Adept with customer service. • Ability to work at multiple locations. • Effective communication skills to interact with diverse populations. • Ability to perform duties in stressful situations. • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard, with data entry alpha numeric testing required with a passing score of 7,000 KPH.

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Location: Sparrow Hospital

Activation Date: Monday, April 15, 2024

Expiration Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

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