diagnostic imaging assistant - Buffalo, NY , USA, United States - Allina Health Systems

    Allina Health Systems
    Allina Health Systems Buffalo, NY , USA, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Number of Job Openings Available:
    1


    Date Posted:
    March 05, 2024


    Department:
    Radiology


    Shift:
    Day/Evening (United States of America)


    Shift Length:
    Variable shift length


    Hours Per Week:
    40


    Union Contract:
    Non-Union


    Weekend Rotation:
    Every Other


    Job Summary:
    Provides safe, quality patient care, while assisting technologist with transport and care of patients. Maintains electronic files, distributes patient reports and coordinates information flow between patients and clinics. Other patient care and clerical functions as assigned.


    Key Position Details:

    • 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week)
    • Varied shift lengths
    • Day/Evening
    • Every other weekend, no major holidays

    Job Description:
    Principle Responsibilities


    • Serves as link between physicians, clinics and service departments
    • Enters orders and schedules exams as needed.
    • Communicates physician requests to appropriate department staff.
    • Coordinates workflow with Clinics, service departments and physicians.
    • Prioritizes customer needs.
    • Provides information regarding special instructions, exam preps, arrival times or special needs.
    • Keeps leadership advised of any issues or concerns.
    • Assists Technologist in delivering patient care
    • Screens patients for exam.
    • Delivers necessary imaging supplies.
    • Transports, transfers and positioning of patient.
    • Distributes completed exam to radiologist for interpretation.
    • Restocks and prepares exam room for procedures.
    • Provides image and data management
    • Ensures secure and appropriate access of patient information .
    • Documents image data release in the electronic medical record (EMR).
    • Demonstrates knowledge of the electronic storage and retrieval system (EMI).
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Job Requirements


    • Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
    * previous patient care preferred or
    * medical terminology preferred

    • BLS Tier - Basic Life Support - Multisource required by completion of orientation within 30 Days
    Physical Demands


    Medium Work*:
    Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently