Radiology Assistant Specialist - Omak

Overview

The Radiology Assistant Specialist position is located in Confluence Health, an organization committed to supporting its communities and their quality of life. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, generous retirement plans, life insurance, long-term disability, gym membership discounts, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and adoption assistance.

Summary

The Radiology Assistant Specialist assists the healthcare team in providing excellent customer service and quality patient care by performing patient-related tasks and various clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Takes basic X-ray exams and Dexa scans as directed by the provider.
• Prepares patient and performs all approved exams following good radiation safety, quality assurance, and infection control procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates diagnostic images for technical quality.
• Verifies patient information and exams performed, updates and changes exam description to reflect actual exam performed.
• Utilizes PACS, RIS, and current EMR efficiently and completes the required paperwork for each examination performed.
• Maintains the cleanliness of x-ray equipment and associated minor equipment in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Places work orders for service. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Complies with all continuing education requirements as dictated by regulatory entities.
• Attends department meetings and participates in all annual required training and in-service training.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Programs.
• Complies with As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles, Image Gently principles, and Image Wisely pledge.
• Understand principles of correct body mechanics and can apply these in assisting patients during transfer, lifting and ambulation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• DOH eligible for Washington State X-ray Technician Limited Scope Registration; must be registered within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Technical skills prior to employment to include typing and basic computer skills.
• Desired courses specific to medical terminology or healthcare.
• Clerical and/or medical experience.
• Basic X-ray exam experience.

Physical/Sensory Demands

For this position, physical demands include:

• Walking – Occasional
• Sitting/Standing – Frequent
• Reaching: Shoulder Height – Frequent
• Reaching: Above shoulder height – Frequent
• Reaching: Below shoulder height – Continuous
• Climbing – Occasional
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less – Frequent
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – Occasional
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less – Frequent
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – Occasional
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less – Frequent
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds – Occasional
• Crawling/Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching – Frequent
• Twisting/Turning – Frequent
• Repetitive Movement – Frequent

Job Classification

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hourly/Salary: Hourly