What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Tech Assistant position at Semmes Murphey Clinic?
Description
Semmes Murphey Clinic is committed to implementing a team-based approach to provide excellence in patient care. The Radiology Tech Assistant will work with other members of Semmes Murphey Clinic to provide patient services and is expected to participate in the appropriate team activities with the objective of providing a high standard of patient and clinical service. The Radiology Tech Assistant is responsible for directing and coordinating activities of the radiology/diagnostic imaging department, processing medical films, transporting patients, and providing other routine assistance to radiology staff.
This is an onsite, part-time role with typical hours being 9:00am-2:00pm Monday through Friday.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Listed below are the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Projects and performance of other responsibilities may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Loads CD’s from outside hospitals, clinic and referring physicians
- Responds to nursing calls of request for surgery films
- Transfers images from PACS to Modality system for filming
- Produces CD of images per patient request
- Assist with monthly audit of charges posted
- Responsible for reporting number of weekly radiology scans to Administration
- Responsible for cleaning up mismatched entries in Centricity Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Assist with entry of orders into Centricity EMR
- Responsible for transferring critical PACS images to outside facilities for surgeries
- Imports patient images into PACS from outside facilities to be viewed by our physicians
- Responsible for moving, correcting and cleanup of PACS studies
- Assists with ordering of supplies
- Responsible for disposal of shred box
- Responsible for shipping requested imaging via FedEx
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six (6) months of related experience and/or training
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word), electronic medical Records (EMR) and medical practice software
- Effective communication, both oral and written, with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations, while listening and responding appropriately to questions
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to needs
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
- Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction
- Organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage workflow and prioritize demands
- Can accept suggestions and recommendations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job. While performing these responsibilities the employee is generally required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit for long periods of time and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard, a mouse or touchscreen. The employee will often stand and walk, reach with arms and hands, and stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Visual and auditory capacity for frequent use of computer and telephone is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work area is fully equipped, well lit and ventilated. Both nonhazardous and hazardous equipment is present. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.
