Medical Imaging Asst. (Kokomo)

Community Health Network; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Kokomo, Indiana, seeks a Medical Imaging Assistant to support imaging exams, patient check-in, and education while working under the supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist.

You will handle a variety of clerical, technical, and patient-related tasks, including EMR documentation, exam preparation, patient transport, and collaboration with the care team in a fast-paced environment. Evening shift, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Imaging exams: assist with imaging exams, patient care, and transport in a clinical setting.
• Coordinate with departments to confirm orders, contact patients about appointments and attire for exams.
• Document in EMR and communicate with care teams; respond to status changes promptly.
• Follow radiation and MRI safety protocols and maintain patient and staff safety.
• Keep the work area clean and ready for patient flow and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Check-in patients and prep for visits; assist with exams across modalities.
• Transport patients and maintain patient comfort and safety during imaging.
• Scan orders to PACS and ensure correct patient data is attached to records.

Skills

Imaging support

Patient care

EMR navigation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

PACS

Media Manager

Job description

Shift

Evening Job

Hours

40 Hours/week Evening Shift Monday - Friday 5pm - 1:30am.

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Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

JOB SUMMARY

Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist. The Medical Imaging Assistant performs a wide variety of routine duties including clerical, technical, and patient related functions. The Medical Imaging Assistant is responsible for assisting members of the patient care team and providing a broad range of healthcare services such as: patient check-in, exam review, preparation for the visit, patient education, assistance with exams and procedures, and patient transporting.

The Medical Imaging Assistant is trained to use a wide variety of radiographic equipment, computers, and software. The Medical Imaging Assistant may be assigned to work and assist in multiple Medical Imaging modalities and/or clinical services per operational needs. They must be able to resolve conflict and endure the pressure associated with a constantly changing work environment.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (JOB DUTIES)

• Imaging responsibilities: The Medical Imaging Assistant is competent in assisting with imaging exams. They assist with diagnostic
  exams, patient care, transporting patients, performing clerical duties, and maintaining safe and high-quality services.
• Contactshospital and outside sources regarding lab results, x-ray results and ER reports; contacts nursing homes regarding patient orders;validates physician orders. Contacts patients to confirm appointment informs patient of proper attire to wear to exam; screens
  patients appropriately (e.g. MRI Safety Screeners); prior to administering a commercially prepared oral contrast product, allergy
  verification is performed, and questions are directed to a CT tech.
• Returns patients phone calls with the provider’srecommendations for their care. Able to communicate in a timely manner with appropriate departments regarding high prioritycase interpretations (e.g. Hold and Call for STAT and Routine orders). Completes RAV documentation when calling reports. Activelycommunicates with Medical Imaging personnel regarding patient handoffs, provide supporting documentation (via paper orelectronic notification), and able to respond promptly to the EMR status board changes (e.g. patient registered and ready for exam).
• Updates patient and family about exam progress and waiting time. Correctly performs order entry, editing and scheduling in the
  electronic medical record (“EMR”) as required. Scans order to PACS for the radiologists and scans newly obtained/corrected orders
  to Media Manager. Performs routine EMR functionality procedures, including arriving patients in EMR.
• Performs necessary steps toobtain valid written orders when not available. Demonstrates ability and proficiency in effectively trouble-shooting equipmentoperation, including -- but not limited to computer, monitor, printer, and scanner. Performs burning of CD’s while ensuring properpatient information is affixed. Demonstrates the ability and discernment in monitoring various quality indicators, including utilizingEMR status reports s for completed and preliminary reports.
• Monitors the completion, dictation, transcription and preliminary/finalstatus of all STAT and routine exams and alerts the proper source(s) when these are not in alignment with designated reportingprocesses. Practices Radiation Safety and MRI safety.
• Patient Safety: Care for Isolation patient and practice universal precautions. Awareness and Communication to others of fall risks.
  Obtains and verifies completion of Ticket to Ride for each transport. Responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned
  work area ensuring area remains in a constant state of readiness.
• Individuals may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

Ability to adapt to a variety of situations, change, and new learnings

Ability to be organized

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to lift without restriction

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to navigate EMRs

Ability to perform basic computer functions

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.

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