Radiology Assistant in San Angelo, Texas at Shannon Health

Job Summary

The Radiology Assistant is responsible for assisting technologists at a variety of clinical sites and modalities with a broad range of health care services for operational needs such as imaging exams and procedures, patient transporting, and performing clerical duties including record keeping. The employee is trained to utilize a variety of radiographic equipment, computers, and software.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Transporting patients/specimens to and from departments for multiple modalities.
• Preparing rooms after each patient exam (clean exam tables, machines, swap linen, change accessories to match the exam accordingly, i.e. MR Coils)
• Move patient to and from exam table and have them oriented/positioned correctly.
• Answer and direct phone calls, take messages.
• Import/export imaging in PACS.
• Monitor Epic tech worklist and call back techs as indicated for all modalities.
• Prepare paperwork for future appointments. Print exam schedules, labels.
• Check the status of all preliminary reports that are faxed from overnight radiologist group in PACS and EPIC.
• Scan in preliminary reports.
• Exam room stocking, providing list of supplies to be ordered to supervisors.
• Load injectors with syringes.
• Prepare IV start area with essential supplies.
• Mopping exam rooms.
• Cleaning radiology chairs and desks.
• Call to confirm appointments.
• Check for insurance authorization.
• Check lab orders and values,
• Helps reschedule exams for all locations due to unexpected equipment downtime/staffing issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Experience:

• Preferred
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
• Preferred
  • Certified Medical Assistant