Tech Assistant I

salinasvalleyhealth; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a detail-oriented Imaging Administration support staff member. The role uses the PACS system to transmit and print CD images, assists patients with mobility, and helps prepare charts and consents for procedures.

You will also handle routine clerical tasks and schedule coordination within the imaging department. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of relevant experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and a current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 6

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care and clinical workflow within imaging services.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred in radiology or imaging support.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 6 months of hire or transfer is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate PACS system to transmit and print/burn CD images for patients.
• Assist patients with mobility and positioning for procedures.
• Assist technologists with PACS, room cleaning, and patient prep.
• Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or assistive device.
• Register/pre-register patients and pre-log for procedures.
• Enter exam orders into the computer system and manage scheduling as needed.

Skills

PACS system

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

Patient assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PACS software

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department:

Imaging Administration

Under supervision of the Tech Assistant Supervisor, uses the PACS system to transmit and print/burn CD'S of patient imaging studies, transports and assists patients, assists in lifting and moving patients, filing x-ray jackets. Performs routine clerical functions such as: Registering and pre-registering patients, appointment confirmations, answering phones, inputting patient data into computer system, prepares patient charts for procedures, provide necessary consents and questionnaires for patients, performs limited scheduling. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the department. Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment and performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.

Licensure:

Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. New hires and transfers have up to 6 months from date of hire/transfer to obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification and must remain continually current.

Experience:

One (1) to two (2) years of recent experience is preferred. Medical terminology is strongly preferred.

Department Specific Duties:

• Uses the PACS system to transmit and print/burn CD's of patient imaging studies.
• May assist patients by lifting and moving them off and on the procedural surfaces and prepares patients for procedures.
• Assists technologists with PACS, room cleaning and patient prep.
• May transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher or assisted walking.
• Registers/pre-registers patients for procedures and exams. Pre-logs patients.
• Enters exams into computer system.
• Reviews orders for the following day and verify order coincides with exam scheduled.
• Greets, identifies and confirms exam with patient. Confirms patient appointments.
• Schedules patient exams as needed. Answers all telephone calls promptly and courteously using script when provided.
• Digitizes films and sends images to PACS. Performs miscellaneous duties such as filing of x-ray jackets, print/burn CD's for patient imaging studies.
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate of the age of the patient.
• Assists physicians with viewing images on PACS system.
• Records all subpoenas, legal documentation for the Radiology Department.
• Prepares current days' schedule.
• Prepares patient charts for Interventional procedures, provides necessary consents and questionnaire for patients. Scans in signed MD orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

The hourly rate for this position is $28.79 -$36.49. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:

• Union: NUHW
• Work Shift: Evening Shift
• FTE: 1.0
• Scheduled Hours: 40

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