Medical Imaging Assistant

Banner Health; Town of Italy (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Radiology Support role in Casa Grande, AZ. You will assist CT technologists, transport patients, and support daily department workflow to ensure efficient and safe patient care.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, patient preparation, and coordinating with nursing and other departments. The position requires liaison with PACS systems and adherence to safety policies within a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist CT technologists and nurses in daily workflow to support safe patient care.
• Transport patients to and from the Emergency Department and inpatient units.
• Assist with patient preparation and coordination with nursing staff and departments.

Tools

PACS

Job description

Primary City/State: Casa Grande, Arizona

Department Name: Radiology-Support-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

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Location: 1800 E Florence Blvd., Casa Grande AZ, 85122. 3 MIAS total with 2 BSS , Daily there are 2 MIAS scheduled. 1 in MRI and 1 in CT.

Schedule: Fri, Sat and Sun , 10-1030 MIA aide for Cat Scan. May work in MRI occasionally shift is 0700-1930.

Day to day: Assist CT technologist with daily workflow to support efficient and safe patient care. Transport patients safely to and from the Emergency Department , inpatient units. Assist with patient preparation. Collaborate with nursing staff and other departments to ensure timely and coordinated patient care.

Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is a 141-bed acute-care hospital located midway between Phoenix and Tucson, AZ. The facility boasts the neighborhood convenience of a community hospital while leveraging the clinical expertise of one of the nation's leading health systems. The state-of-the-art facility cares for patients through all phases of life, offering adult and pediatric Emergency and Trauma Care, Level IV Trauma, Women's Care, Maternity Services, Surgical Care, Orthopedics, Laboratory Services, Medical Imaging, Inpatient Dialysis, Rehabilitation, and more. As part on one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, you'll have access to a vast network of colleagues and expanded access to career opportunities.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assists technologists and/or nurses in department by performing non-technical, patient and procedure-related duties in accordance with department/facility policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for a variety of clerical and administrative support functions and customer service for an assigned patient care area which promote an organized, efficient delivery of care to patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. 1. Performs a variety of tasks and functions associated with the department's daily operations, including but not limited to, greeting patients, medical staff and the public, answering incoming telephone calls, scheduling appointments, entering orders and providing general information to customers. Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution. Refers complex inquiries to the appropriate department or staff. Provides ongoing clerical and administrative support.
2. 2. Enters patient information into the computer, scans documents into PACS. Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient's record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. May be responsible for QC/validations. Assists in facilitating requests for patient medical records.
3. 3. Provides support in the acquisition and distribution of digital patient records. Digitizes, formats, and uploads film-based or digital images into PACS. Maintains accurate filling system as required based on established department protocols and procedures.
4. 4. Fulfills requests for images and reports ensuring availability in system, hard copy (film), and/or CD as required and follows proper protocols for releasing confidential patient information.
5. 5. Receives patient in applicable systems, confirms patient demographics and insurance information and performs insurance verification when required. May be required to calculate and collect copays, deductibles, and self-pay. Totals charges on patient's super-bill at check-out. Enters pending discharges into the system. Coordinates patient appointments for procedures and treatments that may be required prior to timely discharge. Processes patient discharges. Coordinates transportation to care centers and residential homes as requested by patients or physicians.
6. 6. Prints physician schedules, super-bills, labels and other applicable forms in preparation for next business day. Pulls and files patient charts and prepares new patient charts as needed. Prints and files transcription notes. Reconciles charge tickets to each day's schedule, identifies incomplete tickets, missing charge codes or missing diagnosis and notifies clinical staff. Forwards completed tickets and/or billing package to the business office or billing company.
7. 7. Assists technologists and nurses in pre and post procedure room preparation by obtaining necessary supplies and assisting patients as necessary. Ensures procedure rooms are stocked appropriately. Understand sterile procedure and assists with setting up sterile trays, where applicable. Adheres to radiation safety policies. Escor