What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technical Assistant | PRN position at Avera Health?
Location :
Avera Granite Falls Hospital
Worker Type : 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.
19.50 - $27.50
Position Highlights
Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Radiology Technical Assistant!
Positive Work Environment : Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
Career Growth : Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.
Job Satisfaction : Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve by providing direct patient care.
Hours : Varied Shifts; PRN (as needed); Occasional weekends / holiday / call time.
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.
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 :
Expectations and Standards
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO front-loaded for eligible hires
Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity. 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 .
Salary : $20 - $28
