Imaging Technical Assistant

Now Hiring – Imaging Technical Assistant

Location: Estero, FL – On-site Arcos Ave)

 Status: Full-time

 Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm

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 medical assistants a generous compensation package:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits plans
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Three weeks paid time off
• 401k with a generous company contribution
• Six paid holidays
• Imaging services for employees and immediate household

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.

• Required-High School Diploma or GED
• Required- CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Preferred- Medical training program that included medical and anatomy terminology
• Preferred- Medical assistant certificate
• Preferred- Medical knowledge/experience

Radiology Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer.