What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Technical Assistant position at Radiology Regional?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Now Hiring - Full-Time - Imaging Technical Assistant
Location : Fort Myers, FL - On-site (14551 Hope Center Loop)
Radiology Regional is one of the largest physician-driven diagnostic imaging providers, with 13 imaging centers, in Southwest Florida. We are seeking a dynamic person with a passion to care for others in the communities we serve. For over 50 years we have earned trust and confidence because of their patient care experience.
Job Summary :
- Imaging Technical Assistant (ITA) greets patients and escorts the patient through procedures to prevent entry into unauthorized or restricted areas of facility to protect the patient.
- Explain proper preparation to patient prior to procedure and verify appropriate patient RX or verbal order (VO) pertinent to examinations ordered.
- Verify patient demographics in accordance with RRC's HIPAA / PHI policy using two identifiers to confirm patient name, address, DOB, phone numbers, and referring physicians' first and last name and physicians' address.
- Ensure patient's history is completed with accurate information per history sheet for exam scheduled.
- Operate and understand all computer systems, including PACS, RIS, MDM and SPARK (Instant Messaging).
- Provide personal, patient, patient family, visitors and assisting staff protection in accordance with MRI equipment safety standards and policies, procedures, protocols.
- Complete Radiology Regional IV training program and obtain required IV certification per the standards of RRC.
- Prepare IV solution sets and contrast agents for administration and assist technologists, radiologists, physicians during administration.
- Prepare and position patient for imaging procedures, ensure patient modesty, confidentiality, and privacy.
- Have an understanding and ability to navigate through the RRC Informer, accessing technical protocols, commonly used forms, required annual training and radiologists' schedules.
- Assist with laundry of patient gowns, sheets, and other linens.
In addition to a collaborative work environment, we offer our technical assistants a generous compensation package :
Requirements
Job Requirements : Prior medical assisting or other patient focused experience is preferred, but we will train the right individual who is self-motivated, customer service-oriented, desires a career in radiologic healthcare, is personable and is interested in making our patients feel comfortable while undergoing a variety of imaging services.
Radiology Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
