Clinical Imaging Assistant - MRI

MMC001 Marshall Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center in El Dorado County, CA, seeks a Clinical Imaging Assistant for the Diagnostic Imaging department. The role maintains the film library, updates records, processes film loans, and prepares records for distribution to imaging and requesting facilities and physicians.

You will assist physicians with digital images, distribute reports, and transport patients between units while ensuring comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Previous patient contact experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Diagnostic Imaging film library and update records.
• Process film loans and retrieve file records.
• Provide reception and route calls; order exams and prepare records for distribution.
• Assist physicians with Digital Images and distribute/fax reports to physicians and inpatient units.
• Transport patients to and from various nursing units; maintain imaging patient transport equipment.
• Perform digital image processing, CD burning and related duties.
• Assist in transfer and ambulation of patients; support staff in Diagnostic Services.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Basic computer skills

Phone etiquette

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Previous patient contact experience preferred

Job description

Department: Diagnostic Imaging - MRI Shift: Primarily Days (United States of America) Employee Type: Regular Per Diem Type (if applicable): Minimum Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.15 Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Imaging Assistant maintains the Diagnostic Imaging film library. Updates records, processes film loans and retrieves file records. Provides reception and routes calls to appropriate areas, orders exams and prepares records for distribution to imaging and requesting facilities and/or physicians. Assists physicians with Digital Images and distributes, and/or faxes reports to physicians and inpatient units. Transports patients to and from various nursing units and maintains Diagnostic Imaging patient transport equipment. Performs digital image processing, image copying, CD burning and related duties. Transports equipment, supplies and specimens as needed. Assures the comfort and safety of each patient during transfer from one unit to the next. Assists technical and nursing staff in transfer and ambulation of patients on nursing and in Diagnostic Services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/ Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Previous patient contact experience preferred.

Knowledge:

• Must have an understanding of medical terminology.
• Basic understanding of hospital routines and how they relate to each department within the institution.
• Previous patient contact experience preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills, basic patient care skills and an understanding of confidentiality requirements.
• Excellent communication both verbally and written.
• Customer Service Advocacy is required.
• Basic computer skills and phone etiquette is required.

A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN EL DORADO COUNTY Marshall

A nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our history stems back to 1956, when the community banded together to build a modern hospital for El Dorado County. Since opening our doors in 1959, Marshall has been proud to maintain our status as an independent hospital whose governance remains local. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and offer health services of superior value and quality, centered on the goals and needs of our patients. We strive to deliver service that exceeds our patients’ expectations. Quality Care Marshall is routinely recognized in the top tier of hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups, and we’re always striving to improve. Marshall’s Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center and our Stroke Program is not only distinguished as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission but also earned a Gold–Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Marshall’s Birth Center was also designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a Baby Friendly certified facility for breastfeeding advocacy. Serving El Dorado County & Surrounding Areas Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown; primary and specialty care clinics, more than 190 affiliated physicians and providers, as well as a team of more than 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to residents of El Dorado County. Marshall’s executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community. Marshall also has a dedicated group of Auxiliary members, adult and junior volunteers that lend their support.