Kootenai Health Cda , ID 83841
Posted 2 weeks ago
KOI Imaging Assistant
26160
Position Summary:
Assists the technologists with procedures, transporting patients, and cleaning & stocking rooms with supplies & linens.
Responsibilities:
Performs various clerical and receptionist duties such as answering phones and contacting patients to ensure understanding of pre-procedural preparation
Maintains excellent communication skills when interacting with peers, patients and guests
Triages patients to ensure departmental flow is maintained by staging patients in various changing areas and exam rooms
Escorts patients to appropriate changing areas and/or imaging rooms, while providing excellent customer service and easy to follow instructions for exam preparation
Reviews pre-procedure labs prior to patient arrival
Assists with procedures to include exam specific room set-up, ensuring patient comfort, completion of detailed lab requisitions and post-procedure room clean-up
Ensures proper stock of supplies and linens to include stocking, ordering and restocking when replacement supplies are delivered
Reviews imaging reports to ensure accuracy of result codes that impact patient follow-up
Initiates scheduling workflow for patients who need to return for additional imaging or procedures
Prints patient letters, as outlined in departmental guidelines
Contacts other facilities to obtain outside imaging studies, ensuring images and reports are received and compared in a timely manner
Performs a variety of tasks using certain degrees of creativity and latitude
Reports to department Imaging Manager
Performs other related duties as assigned
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum 1 year customer service experience required
Knowledge of laws or regulations regarding HIPAA and Confidentiality
Demonstrate exceptional communication skills
Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, preferred
BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or Kootenai Health BLS within 60 days of hire
Working Conditions:
Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
Typical equipment used in a clinical job
Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy equipment
Frequent moving, transferring and positioning of patients with and/or without assistance
Potential exposure to blood, urine and other body substances, including those carrying potentially infectious diseases
Possible hazardous exposure to electrical shock and/or mechanical injury
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
Robust and interactive employee referral program
And much more
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Talent Consultant by calling us at or emailing. You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
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