Imaging Services Tech Assistant

Kaweah Health; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health’s Imaging Services department in Visalia, CA is seeking an Imaging Services Technologist Assistant to support imaging operations. The role involves EKG setup, patient preparation, and clerical tasks within Radiology, contributing to efficient patient flow and accurate recordkeeping.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma (or equivalent), BLS certification, and 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Requires BLS certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: EKG certification.
• Two to four years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates orders in RIS and verifies accuracy with technologists and physicians.
• Reviews ICD-10 codes and physician signatures; ensures proper order and documentation.
• Scans physician orders into the system and faxes reports as requested.
• Prepares patient for EKG and explains the procedure to the patient.
• Performs EKGs and assists with halter monitors as needed to support workflow.
• Maintains infection control standards and keeps EKG room ready for use.

Skills

EKG

Communication

Clerical accuracy

Patient care support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Tools

RIS (Radiology Information System)

Job description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.Benefits EligibleFull-Time Benefit EligibleWork ShiftVariable - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)Department7643 SRCC Rad Onc-VisaliaThe Imaging Services Technologist Assistant oversees all support duties for imaging services. This involves all pre, current, and post activity that is involved in imaging services operations. Duties encompass; performing EKG’s and assisting Technologists with patients, as well as clerical duties necessary to maintain a positive workflow.QUALIFICATIONSLicense /CertificationRequired: BLSPreferred: EKG certificationEducationPreferred: High School Diploma or equivalentExperiencePreferred: Two to four years experienceJOB RESPONSIBILITIESEssentialCreates order in Radiology Information System (RIS) using Correct Dr.s order assuring accuracy.Checks with Technologist and Physician’s office if necessary to confirm proper order, when unsure.Reviews orders for correct ICD-10 Codes and Physician Signatures.Scans physician orders into system.Faxes reports to physician offices as requested.Reviews medical release for CD’s and/or Reports with patient prior to releasing records.Creates CD’s as requested by patients, physicians or Urgent Care.Orders supplies as needed for clerical area or technologist area.May transport patients to and from imaging area as needed.May perform EKG’s to facilitate optimum patient flow.Checks identification of patient with at least two identifiers according to Joint Commission Safety standards, prior to performing EKG’s.Explains EKG test procedure to patient. Reviews any questions with Technologist, RN or Physician if necessary.Prepare patient for EKG, hooking up leads appropriately.May hook up halter monitors and scan results.May solve issues with use of monitors and answer patients questions. Reviews any unknowns to technologist or nursing personnel.Alerts supervisor and or Urgent Care as needed when there is a possible concern with results. May be involved with contacting medical facility or departments or help arrange transport to hospital if requested by physician or as needed.Maintains EKG room in ready condition assuring all supplies are ordered and available.Assures all expired supplies are removed and disposed of properly.Table is wiped down before and after each patient as part of infection control standards.Notifies Physicians of cardiac Arrhythmias or abnormal EKG’s.Faxes Preliminary copy of EKG data prior to final result by cardiologist.Posts daily EKG charges and checks requisition for validity and duplication of medical record numbers to assure charges are accurate.Reviews EKG’s to confirm medical record and account numbers are correct. Makes corrections with Cardiology as needed.AdditionalDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.Performs other duties as assigned.Pay Range$20.00 -$30.00If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.