You will play a vital part in supporting technologists by preparing exam rooms, calling back and changing patients before exams, and performing IVs.
Assist with patient care coordination, including scheduling appointments, handling lab specimens, and retrieving prior imaging.
Performs a variety of tasks and functions associated with the department’s daily operations, including but not limited to, greeting patients, medical staff and the public, answering incoming telephone calls, scheduling appointments, entering orders and providing general information to customers.
Enters patient information into the computer, scans documents into PACS.
May be responsible for QC/validations and facilitates requests for patient medical records.
Assists technologists and nurses in pre and post procedure room preparation by obtaining necessary supplies and assisting patients as necessary.
Ensures procedure rooms are stocked appropriately and understands sterile procedure.
Coordinates patient appointments for procedures and treatments that may be required prior to timely discharge.
Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered.
Requirements
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Certification for BLS is required.
Must be able to exercise good judgment, effectively communicate, and use discretion with patients, staff and the general public.
Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy is required.
Good organizational skills are essential in prioritizing and coordinating various responsibilities simultaneously.
Prior experience as a transporter, EMT and/or nursing assistant preferred.
Working knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Previous experience working with electronic medical records and insurance is preferred.
Knowledge of filing and/or retrieval systems preferred.
Benefits
State-of-the art technology
The latest in Picture Archival Communication System (PACS) technology