What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Tech/Receptionist position at Coalinga Regional Medical Center?
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
POPULATION SERVED
The position does involve direct patient care for a population of patients ages 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise are required to serve this population.
POSITION SUMMARY
The ultrasound technologist provides diagnostic ultrasound services to patients. As a front desk receptionist in our facility, you will be greeting patients and checking them in for their radiology exams, answering multiple phone calls, filtering through radiology referrals and authorizations, and working with many PPO and HMO insurances. We prefer that the candidate has worked in radiology and has experience with radiology terminology.
We are a fast-paced radiology facility and being a team player is essential. Job duties include, but are not limited to: checking in patients, data entry, answering phones, scheduling exams, obtaining prior authorization from PPO insurances, checking for insurance eligibility, scanning/faxing patient paperwork, keeping office stocked and well maintained.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification. At least one- year experience in diagnostic ultrasound in a hospital setting required. 3- 5 years experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Salary : $25 - $32
