Senior Diagnostic Imaging Assistant - Diagnostic Imaging

Providence Health & Services; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health & Services in Olympia seeks a Diagnostic Imaging Assistant III to support daily radiology operations, assist with exams, prepare rooms, and help patients. You will coordinate clerical tasks and interact with radiologists, physicians, and department staff to ensure smooth workflow.

Responsibilities include training new staff on the RIS system, participating in QA/QI data collection, and helping with film libraries and PACS workflows.

Qualifications

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association on hire.
• Office/radiology department experience coordinating services and demonstrating leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist with radiographic exams, set up rooms and help patients.
• Support daily operations, clerical work, and data entry tasks.
• Assist radiologists and act as a resource for service delivery.
• Train new staff on the RIS system and support existing staff.

Skills

DI Assistant experience

PACS or RIS experience

Leadership abilities

BLS - American Heart Association

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Diagnostic Imaging Assistant III assists the supervisor with the day-to-day workload in support of Diagnostic Imaging operations and facilitates communication with patients, department staff and other hospital departments and radiologists. The position performs a variety of duties to support the operation of the department, these include QA/QI activities through data collection and evaluation, spreadsheets and accessing RIS report writer. The position utilizes digital and Picture and Archiving Communication Systems (PACS) technology with the ultimate goal of accurate and efficient utilization of electronic/manual image and data storage, reporting and distribution methodologies. Participates in problem solving activities. Duties also consist of clerical process and involve reception, responding to inquiries, filing and retrieving films and records, purging, transferring film libraries, courier, transport, and clerical functions. Patient care functions involve assisting with radiographic exams, setting up rooms, equipment, and assisting patients. Assist the radiologists in execution of their duties by acting as resource person for timely, effective use of services, both in electronic and manual modalities. The Diagnostic Imaging Assistant III assists with the daily operations of the RIS; training of new staff on the system as well as supporting the existing staff in the everyday operations.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Required Qualifications

• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• Office and/or radiological department work with responsibilities for helping coordinate services, and demonstrated leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• 2 years' experience as DI Assistant or Electronic Imaging Assistant.
• PACS or RIS experience.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and many more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Pay Range: $23.09 - $35.01

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Work Location: Providence St Peter Hospital-Olympia