Tech Assistant-Radiology - PD

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health seeks a Tech Assistant-Radiology to support mammography and imaging services. Under supervision, you will handle PACS transmissions, prepare patient charts, assist with patient positioning, and support clerical functions across the department.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; BLS certification within 6 months is required. 1–2 years of related experience is preferred, with strong medical terminology knowledge benefiting daily operations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Willing to obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider status within 6 months of hire.
• 1–2 years of experience preferred; medical terminology helpful.

Responsibilities

• Transmit and print/burn CDs of patient imaging studies using PACS.
• Assist patients with lifting and movement as needed.
• Register and pre-register patients; manage scheduling and chart prep.
• Answer phones and input patient data; verify schedules and orders.
• Help prepare charts for procedures and assist physicians with image viewing.

Skills

Patient transport & positioning

Clerical duties

Verbal communication

PACS workflow

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PACS system

CD printing & burning

Job description

## Tech Assistant-Radiology - PDApplylocations: Salinas, CAtime type: Per Diemposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: SVH-103406**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:MammographyUnder 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.**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. G* 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.**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.The hourly rate for this position is $33.27- $38.51. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position**Job Specifications:**● Union: NUHW### ### ● Work Shift: Variable### ### ● FTE: 0.0### ### ● Scheduled Hours: 0*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*