Tech Assistant (Main Campus)

Casper Medical Imaging & Outpatient Radiology; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Free parking

Paid holidays

Job summary

Casper Medical Imaging & Outpatient Radiology in Casper, WY seeks an Assistant to support technologists, ensuring patient safety and smooth workflow from check-in to check-out.

You will explain exams, prepare rooms, assist with IV placement, lift patients, stock supplies, and maintain clean facilities. Requires high school diploma and healthcare experience; familiarity with PACS/EMR preferred.

Join a team focused on patient safety and quality care in a fast-paced radiology setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology.
• Experience in medical setting preferred.
• Ability to lift and position patients safely.
• Strong communication and patient-care focus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical/surgical history from a patient.
• Monitor and adjust patient scheduling for workflow.
• Explain the exam to the patient.
• Work with technologist to ensure patient safety during exam phases.
• Assist in getting exam room ready and patient situated, including patient lifting and IV placement.
• Assist in preparing paperwork and schedules for next day.
• Stock supplies and maintain cleanliness.
• Attention to detail and strong situational awareness.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Situational awareness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

CNA certification

Phlebotomy training

Tools

Microsoft Office

PACS

EMR

Job description

The ability to adapt to a growth mindset and be willing to learn and take accountability is a must for any individual within the walls of our establishments. Empathic and positive attitude is a required mindset for all employees as it is our duty to connect on a stelar level with one another as co-workers, but even more important is our patience and referring providers.

We practice PATIENT with our peers and all individuals we come in contact with within our scope.

Professional | Accountable | Timely | Intentional | Navigate | Thank You

Basic Benefits (Health & Fringe)

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Safe Harbor Retirement
• Profit Sharing Retirement
• Supplemental
• Accrued PTO
• Free Parking
• Paid Major Holidays

Job Overview:

Assists technologist in maintaining patient safety and quality patient care in a caring environment and assisting with the movement of patients from check-in to check-out. Ensure the safety of the patient before and during the exam.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Obtain medical/surgical history from a patient. You will need to communicate with the technologist if any questions arise.
• Monitor and adjust patient scheduling to ensure effective workflow and alert the supervisor when patients have been waiting more than 15 minutes, or the schedule is running behind.
• Explain the exam to the patient.
• Work closely with the technologist to ensure patient safety during exam phases.
• Assist the technologist in getting the exam room ready and getting the patient situated. This aspect of the job will require patient lifting. Assisting with IV placement. Proper equipment selection and linen changes.
• Assist in getting paperwork/patient schedule ready the following day.
• Any other duties necessary to ensure patient safety and maintain workflow.
• Stock supplies and clean and help with in-house laundry.
• This job requires attention to detail, situational awareness, and the ability to talk and listen.

Education:

High school diploma. Associate degree. Training may be available in hospitals, vocational-technical institutions, and the Armed Forces - any certificate such as CNA, MA, or Phlebotomy.

Experience:

Prior medical setting requiring medical terminology, anatomy & physiology.

MA with Phlebotomy

1-2 years of healthcare experience.

Other Requirements:

Must comply with all duties, policies, and requirements of Outpatient Radiology and applicable, i.e. complying with ALL health care requirements such as OIG, SAMS HIPAA, OSHA always protecting PHI and ePHI.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, fundamental physics, patient care, and medical ethics.

Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices to establish a safe work environment.

Skills:

Skill in communication and interpersonal interactions.

Skill in identifying patient safety issues and notifying the supervisor.

Skills in situational awareness, safety

Abilities:

Ability to lift and position patients for patient positioning using correct body mechanics.

Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and other employees.

Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, PACS, or EMR.

Ability to explain technical procedures and results to patients user-friendly.

Ability to calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure.

Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, management, and peers.

Work Environment:

Combination of exam rooms and tech console area. In some situations, it may work in close quarters. Exposure to disease, radiation, biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals while performing job duties.

Physical Requirements:

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks usually associated with the radiology field, such as standing six to eight hours daily. It involves bending, stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting, turning, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Heavy lifting of 75+ lbs. is required to move equipment and transfer patients - occasional stress when working with anxious patients or difficult exams.