Job Information
Fairview Health Services Imaging Tech Assistant in Edina, Minnesota
Job Overview
Here at Fairview, we are now seeking an Imaging Tech Assistant to join our imaging team at Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This is a .7 FTE (56 hours per 2 weeks) position that will work the following overnight shifts:
Friday: 10:30PM - 6:30AM
Saturday: 6:30PM - 6:30AM
Sunday: 6:30PM - 6:30AM
The Imaging Tech Assistant supports the Imaging Department. This includes, but is not limited to scheduling, retrieval, scan, and import/burn CD. Assist patients in preparation for their imaging exams. Assists Technologist in day-to-day functions. Ensure patient exams have clear signed orders prior to scheduling. Works closely with other departments (Emergency Department, Med Surg/ICU, OB, Clinics, etc.) with miscellaneous tasks and services to provide best practices and top service to our internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
Patient care
Assists the technologist in the preparation of patient for radiology procedures as needed.
Ensures patient safety and emergency preparedness.
Documents patient information
Assists Technologist in the Imaging modalities area as needed with scheduling, checking in and patient care needs.
Pre-Schedules patients in the Imaging modalities area.
Provides support in confirmation of patient demographics and insurance verification processes.
Imaging archival duties
Imports outside imaging to electronic medical record
Burns CDs for Providers and patients as needed.
Retrieves/ films from film library.
Scans hard-copy paper documents to the patient’s medical record as needed.
Performs outbound calls from the Imaging work queue, to assist in scheduling pending exams
Practices proper identification of all patient information
Rooms and supplies
Assists in the cleaning, maintenance, stocking and preparation of rooms ensures that supplies are ordered and maintained
Adheres to radiology polices and infection control standards
Radiology Information System
Navigates PACS, EMR and Radiant with ease.
Schedules/Checks in/arrives patients for their imaging appointments
Utilizes Imaging Work Queue
Burning / Importing of CD’s
Scans documents into the EMR
Sends and retrieves information throughout the hospital.
Assists with daily application and system needs as necessary
Acts as a patient care representative
Greets and prepares patients for imaging exams
Aids patients with completing pre-contrast CT and pre-MRI Safety questionnaires.
Assists in positioning patients for Radiological Examinations, excluding holding during imaging acquisition
Transports imaging patients occasionally as needed for efficiency purposes
Prepares contrast for examinations.
Required Qualifications
- Relevant experience in one or more of the following: radiology, nursing assistant, student clinical rotations
Preferred Qualifications
- Level II MRI trained (if working in MRI) Medical terminology.
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status