Primarily assists Radiology staff in providing non-technical support to the various departments of Radiology. Expedites procedures through direct patient contact including patient transportation, patient preparation, specimen transportation, preparation of imaging rooms and other related assistance. Involves clerical support such as processing studies, answering phones, and scheduling studies. Individualized duties are defined by each area.
Job Duties
Greets patients upon arrival, aids in filling out necessary paperwork and transports patients to appropriate imaging areas.
Schedules patient appointments when needed.
Prepares and processes requests for imaging and processes these requests to the appropriate technical personnel.
Answers telephone calls for area and routes call appropriately.
Compiles and documents information based on patient interviews or physician input by typing, posting, and filing as the need dictates.
Performs clerical functions as required and requested.
Assists in patient preparation and completion of examinations.
Verifies patient schedules.
Observes a patient when required.
Assists in emergency situations.
Transports patients to and from treatment area assisting them both on and off the table and while positioning properly for studies.
Prepares and maintains records and files as directed.
Assists in ensuring all necessary supplies are available and stocked.
Assists in completing requests for supplies.
Assists technical staff with any/all duties necessary for completion of imaging studies.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Healthcare (Required), Minimum of 1 year-Imaging (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
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