What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Tech Assistant position at Heartland Imaging - Louisville & Elizabethtown, KY?
Description
Heartland Imaging is seeking a Tech Assistant to join our patient-focused team!
Position Status: PRN (as needed for staffing coverage)
Location: outpatient imaging center in Elizabethtown
This position is primarily weekday evenings, with a rotating Saturday shift.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Identifies patients and provides assistance with the completion of pre-procedure forms.
- Starts IV access according to standard procedure under the direction of a Radiologist, and in accordance with state law.
- Corroborates patient's clinical history with physicians order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May also verify informed consent, if applicable.
- Provides optimal patient care by explaining procedure to patient and answering questions.
- Follows established Safety Standards to ensure safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Collaborates with referring clinics to facilitate patient care.
- Assists staff with supply inventory needs and keeps rooms stocked as appropriate.
- Maintains all medical record documentation in RIS and PACS as appropriate.
- Participates in ongoing customer service and process improvement efforts.
- Facilitates film/CD readiness as needed for patients and referring offices.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET (Acknowledge patient, Introduce yourself, provide Duration/timeline for test, Explain the test, & Thank them for choosing our center) and HEAL ( Hear them out, Empathize, Apologize, & Leap into action to solve) when interacting with patients/customers.
- Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when work load/area allows.
- Attends/participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
We offer competitive base pay, shift differential pay for qualifying shifts, 401(k) company matching program, and no on-call or holidays. Apply today for immediate consideration, as we review all resumes!
Requirements
EXPERIENCE:
- One year as a trained Phlebotomist and/or Medical Assistant experience required.
EDUCATION:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
Heartland Imaging offers a full range of diagnostic and screening radiology services. Our primary mission is to offer affordable medical imaging without compromising expertise or a compassionate experience. To learn more, visit us at www.heartlandimagingcenters.com.
Serving patients in over 60 communities in 18 states, OIA is an imaging center management & development operation that is committed to delivering an affordable diagnostic imaging option without compromising customer convenience, care, technology or results. We are always recruiting for talented individuals who are dedicated to excellent patient care and the highest level of customer service. Visit http://www.oiarad.com/Careers/ today to view all our clinical and non-clinical career opportunities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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