Tech Assistant-Radiology - PD

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center is seeking a Radiology clerical assistant to support the Mammography department. You will operate the PACS system to transmit and print imaging CDs, assist patients, and perform routine clerical duties.

The role requires strong data entry skills, basic medical terminology, and the ability to handle patient information with care. BLS/Healthcare Provider certification is preferred; training provided for new hires.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education or GED.
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to enter patient data accurately and quickly.

Responsibilities

• Transmit and print CDs of imaging studies using PACS.
• Assist patients and transport them as needed.
• Register and pre-register patients; verify appointments and schedules.
• Prepare patient charts and necessary consents/questionnaires.
• Assist physicians with image viewing and PACS operations.

Skills

PACS familiarity

Customer service

Medical terminology

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PACS software

Electronic health records

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: Mammography 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.

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!

Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel.

Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.