Radiology Technical Assistant | Temporary PRN

Location:

Avera St Luke's Hospital

Worker Type:

Temporary

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$20.00 - $28.00

Position Highlights

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You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview
Responsible for providing clerical and receptionist services fully utilizing multiple computer programs for the Imaging Department. Provides support to technologists by assisting with radiographic exams and documentation, transporting patients, preparing for radiologist visits, and stocking work areas.

What you will do

• Performs clerical/reception duties including answers phones, operates paging system, assists physicians and radiologists, greets arriving patients, files, and processes requisitions/orders. Organizes and maintains files, records and logs. Delivers and retrieves films from storage. Relieves other coordinators for lunch and breaks.
• Schedules imaging exams electronically.
• Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
• Demonstrates an understanding of medical and legal implications and responsibilities related to the Imaging reports and images to protect the patient and the business/institution.
• Follows specific procedures for creating and dispatching CDs/copies to appropriate parties.
• Observes patients while technologists leave immediate area for short periods of time. Assists clinical personnel transferring patient to or from beds or chairs, wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Assists medical records reconciliation of signed orders to performed exams. Responds to calls and visits from staff, patients, and families; efficiently takes and relays messages.
• Contacts patients prior to scheduled day of service to provide exam information, anticipated length of time needed in the department, and answers questions the patient may have. Refers questions to technologist when appropriate.
• Pre-authorizes scheduled patient exams appropriately and in a timely manner.
• May conduct x-rays if have the appropriate operator's license.

Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent and 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• X-Ray Operator - Licensing Board active in the state of practice

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.