Diagnostic Clinic Technician - TKC Mammography - AM (014)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Radiology Support Assistant to help the radiologist order and organize radiographs and to support the x-ray team with patient prep, film processing, and room stocking.

You will assist with call-center scheduling, reminder calls, and pre-certifications while delivering excellent customer service to patients and staff in a fast-paced department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of college coursework to include biological sciences required.
• A combination of education and healthcare experience may substitute for minimum education requirement.
• One (1) year customer service experience, preferably in a medical/clinic setting, required.
• Successful completion of all IDX classes required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the radiologist by placing both current and previous radiographs in the proper order on multi-viewers for interpretation.
• Assist the x-ray technologist by preparing the patients, processing films and stocking the rooms.
• May be requested to perform scheduling functions to assist in the operation of the department to include: answering telephones received by the radiology call center from clinics and outside referring physicians; perform appointment reminder calls; reschedule patients due to equipment malfunction or actively obtain pre-certifications upon request.
• Consistently demonstrate outstanding customer service to patients, visitors, physicians and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college coursework in biological sciences

Job description

Position Overview

• Pay range: $15.00 - $21.95 / hour
• Shifts: full-time AM
• Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

Under general supervision, to assist the radiologist by placing both current and previous radiographs in the proper order on multi-viewers for interpretation. To assist the x-ray technologist by preparing the patients, processing films and stocking the rooms. May be requested to perform scheduling functions to assist in the operation of the department to include: answering telephones received by the radiology call center from clinics and outside referring physicians; perform appointment reminder calls; reschedule patients due to equipment malfunction or actively obtain pre-certifications upon request. To consistently demonstrate outstanding customer service to patients, visitors, physicians and staff.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of college coursework to include biological sciences required. A combination of education and healthcare experience may substitute for minimum education requirement. One (1) year customer service experience, preferably in a medical/clinic setting, required. Successful completion of all IDX classes required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff