Tech Assistant I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shift

40 hours/week

Union NUHW

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking an Imaging Administrative Assistant to support the PACS workflow, assist patients, and prepare charts for procedures. The role involves registering patients, validating orders, and coordinating exam schedules in a fast-paced imaging department.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and preferred experience with medical terminology. The position may require lifting patients and working an evening shift within a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with healthcare exposure.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience assisting in imaging or radiology environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate PACS to transmit and print/burn CDs of imaging studies.
• Register/pre-register patients and confirm appointments.
• Input patient data into computer systems and prepare charts.
• Assist in lifting/moving patients and prep for procedures.
• Assist technologists with PACS, room cleaning and patient prep.
• Schedule patient exams and verify orders match the schedule.
• Digitize films and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Patient transport

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Phone etiquette

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PACS system

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 AdministrationUnder 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: 40If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!