Medical Imaging Asst. (Kokomo)

About the role

Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist. The Medical Imaging Assistant performs a wide variety of routine duties including clerical, technical, and patient related functions. The Medical Imaging Assistant is responsible for assisting members of the patient care team and providing a broad range of healthcare services such as: patient check-in, exam review, preparation for the visit, patient education, assistance with exams and procedures, and patient transporting. The Medical Imaging Assistant is trained to use a wide variety of radiographic equipment, computers, and software. The Medical Imaging Assistant may be assigned to work and assist in multiple Medical Imaging modalities and/or clinical services per operational needs. They must be able to resolve conflict and endure the pressure associated with a constantly changing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostic exams, patient care, transporting patients, performing clerical duties, and maintaining safe and high-quality services
• Contact hospital and outside sources regarding lab results, x-ray results and ER reports; contact nursing homes regarding patient orders; validate physician orders
• Contact patients to confirm appointments, inform patient of proper attire to wear to exam; screen patients appropriately (e.g. MRI Safety Screeners)
• Prior to administering a commercially prepared oral contrast product, perform allergy verification and direct questions to a CT tech
• Return patients' phone calls with the provider's recommendations for their care
• Communicate in a timely manner with appropriate departments regarding high priority case interpretations (e.g. Hold and Call for STAT and Routine orders)
• Complete RAV documentation when calling reports
• Actively communicate with Medical Imaging personnel regarding patient handoffs, provide supporting documentation (via paper or electronic notification), and respond promptly to the EMR status board changes (e.g. patient registered and ready for exam)
• Update patient and family about exam progress and waiting time
• Correctly perform order entry, editing and scheduling in the electronic medical record (EMR) as required
• Scan orders to PACS for the radiologists and scan newly obtained/corrected orders to Media Manager
• Perform routine EMR functionality procedures, including arriving patients in EMR
• Perform necessary steps to obtain valid written orders when not available
• Demonstrate ability and proficiency in effectively troubleshooting equipment operation, including — but not limited to computer, monitor, printer, and scanner
• Perform burning of CDs while ensuring proper patient information is affixed
• Demonstrate ability and discernment in monitoring various quality indicators, including utilizing EMR status reports for completed and preliminary reports
• Monitor the completion, dictation, transcription and preliminary/final status of all STAT and routine exams and alert the proper source(s) when these are not in alignment with designated reporting processes
• Practice Radiation Safety and MRI safety
• Patient Safety: Care for Isolation patients and practice universal precautions; awareness and communication to others of fall risks; obtain and verify completion of Ticket to Ride for each transport
• Responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned work area ensuring area remains in a constant state of readiness

Individuals may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Skills

• Ability to adapt to a variety of situations, change, and new learnings
• Ability to be organized
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to lift without restriction
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to navigate EMRs
• Ability to perform basic computer functions

About the organization

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered.

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers.