Medical Imaging Assistant at Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board Inc – Rapid City, South Dakota

Job Summary: 

The Imaging Technologist Assistant supports the daily operations of a high-volume diagnostic imaging department by assisting technologists across all modalities including CT, MRI, Mammography, X-ray, and Ultrasound, with a primary focus on ultrasound services.

This role is designed to improve the workflow efficiency, reduce technologist workload between Relatives, and enhance the overall Relative experience by allowing licensed technologists to focus on image acquisition, quality, safety, and diagnostic responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

Greet, room, and escort Relatives and family members throughout the imaging department

Prepare Relatives for imaging exams across multiple modalities (gowning, positioning assistance, safety screening support)

Provide exam instructions and reassurance to Relatives and family before and after procedures

Assist with Relative mobility and comfort within the scope of training and departmental policy

Scheduling Ultrasounds, making reminder calls to Relatives

Maintaining organization of no-shows, cancellations, and expired requisitions

Mild work in EHR to put notes in charts, look up priors, and ensure reports are correct

Working in SmaartPACS system to push images to outside providers, send exams to DIA, making sure reports are read, looking up priors, and importing studies from EPIC to PACS

Adding or requesting addendums to DIA when needed

Assisting Relatives to their next destination when necessary

Manage ultrasound supply inventory (gel, probe covers, linens, etc.)

Coordinate with front desk, providers, and technologists to manage Relative flow and scheduling needs

Assist with exam-related documentation, forms, and Relative screening questionnaires

Communicate exam readiness and room availability to technologists

Help manage waiting areas and escort Relatives when appropriate

Adhere to HIPAA, infection control, radiation safety, and MRI safety policies

Maintain Relative privacy, dignity, and safety at all times

Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or Relative needs promptly

Requirements

• Participates in Core Connections training and applies GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their work.

• Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations.

• Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies.

• Valid driver’s license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations as applies to position.

• Work in a cooperative and professional manner with OHC and GPTLHB staff.

• Treat Great Plains tribes and collaborators with dignity and respect.

• Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Advance personal educational development by attending training sessions and seminars as appropriate.

• Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests.

• Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect.

• Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.

• Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.

• Promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous healthcare or imaging department experience

Medical Assistant, CNA, or similar clinical support background

Familiarity with MRI safety screening and imaging workflows

The GPTLHB is a tribal organization which follows tribal preference laws. It is our policy to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions, if all other qualifications are equal. 

Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screen.

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment.  You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment.  Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.