Imaging Tech Assistant | Part-Time | Cecil Campus

Christiana Care Health System; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare Cecil Campus Radiology department seeks a full-time Tech Assistant to support imaging operations, patient transport, and communication of imaging results. The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years in a medical office setting.

The candidate will handle imaging transfers, CDs, and reports while maintaining confidentiality and patient-centric service. The position involves 48 hours bi-weekly day/night rotation across 3 shifts, including weekends, with 7a-7p and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years related medical office experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route calls in a busy radiology department.
• Upload outside imaging studies for comparison for radiologists.
• Handle CDs, prints of imaging records, and report deliveries to physicians.
• Operate PACS and office systems ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Provide courteous, professional interactions with patients and staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety and Joint Commission requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

PACS system

Job description

Are you interested in working for an organization passionate about love and excellence?

ChristianaCareis a nonprofit health system with a mission of service. We believe that the key to providing truly excellent health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.

ChristianaCare Cecil Campus Radiology department is seeking a full-time Tech Assistant.

Shift:

• 48 hours bi-weekly day/night shift rotation

• 3 12 hr shifts

• E/o weekend 7a-7p / Wednesdays 7p-7a

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function is performance of tasks for the Cecil Campus Radiology Department which includes electronic image sharing, documentation, transporting patients , assisting radiology technicians and participation in physician-to-physician communication of critical imaging results.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer and route calls in a high imaging department and/or office.

• Obtains and uploads outside imaging studies for comparison for radiologist.

• Burn CDs, prints patients’ medical imaging records.

• Connect and resolve outside images sent to the PACS system for providers.

• Mail and/or fax reports to physician offices.

• Documents communication of critical results when necessary.

• Operates computer systems and office equipment in a safe manner.

• Interacts for solution of “routine problems” as they may occur to achieve customer satisfaction.

• Interacts with patient, family members, physicians, and staff in a courteous and professional manner.

• Provides excellent customer service to patients, family members, physicians, and staff.

• Complies with Joint Commission regulations that are in place for critical results communication and/or other regulated results documentation.

• 24/7 coverage required in an acute hospital setting which includes weekday, and weekend coverage; a backup list requirement is initiated for the emergent staffing needs within the department.

• Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Consistently always uses 2 patient identifiers.

• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.

• Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

• Attends departmental meetings and in-services as required.

• Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Two years related medical office experience. preferred

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Hourly Pay Range: $18.55 - $26.90This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.