| RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING SPECIALISTS |
| JOB DESCRIPTION |
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| Job Title: | Technologist Assistant |
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| Location: | Central Office |
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| Division/Dept.: | RIS & LRH IMAGING |
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| Reports To: | Office Supervisor |
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| Type of Shift: | Full Time |
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| JOB SUMMARY |
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| The Technologist Assistant performs a variety of front and back office duties while maintaining a high |
| level of customer service and quality patient care. |
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES |
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| 1. Properly inputs all required patient information into the system including protocol, patient history in full |
| sentences, performing providers, and any additional information to the radiologist regarding the procedure. |
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| 2. Obtains complete and detailed history to assist the radiologist with diagnosis from each patient. |
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| 3. Prepares procedure rooms and assists in all procedures as needed, including starting IVs for contrast. |
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| 4. Properly identifies patients and demonstrates compassion while maintaining patient confidentiality. Explains |
| the exam to each patient to ensure patient safety and cooperation. |
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| 5. Comforts patients by anticipating patients' needs, anxieties, and questions. |
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| 6. Performs clerical duties at Pablo Campus and Central office locations as needed. |
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| 7. Consults with referring physicians offices by telephone in a concise and courteous manner. |
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| 8. Burns CDs, and prepares film jackets. Also uploads CDs from outside facilities for comparison as necessary. |
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| 9. Maintains exam rooms by stocking exam rooms with necessary supplies. Maintains equipment and reports any |
| equipment malfunctions to the supervisor or appropriate service provider. |
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| 10. Checks and rechecks the schedules on a daily basis. |
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| 11. Work in all modalities, and obtain patient history as needed. |
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| WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| Two or more years in the Medical Assisting field is preferred. |
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| High school diploma or GED. |
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| Completion of an accredited Medical Assistance program or certification is preferred. |
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| SKILLS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and patients, and the ability to |
| work independently. |
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| This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching; Must be able to see with or |
| without corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly, with or without assistance. This position may require lifting |
| 50 plus pounds. |
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