Unit Assistant - Radiology

Job Description

Work Hours:

• Part-time position: 40 hours biweekly
• Day Shift

Job Overview:

This position, under the direction and supervision of the Clerical/Radiology Supervisor or Manager, is responsible for providing the clerical support necessary for Imaging Services. This could includes greeting patients, activating the pre-admitted outpatient, acquiring signatures for consents and NNC's, entering orders, patients, working in the PACS environment, responding to email, phone and fax requests, doing routine audits of Epic/PACS databases, correcting/editing reports from radiologists, and other clerical functions as required by their designated site.

This position may also coordinate with lead technologists the flow of patients throughout the department, responsible for patient observation, patient transport and assisting patients with personal needs and needs to be able to recognize status change and call for appropriate assistance and is available for other duties as needed.

Job Requirements:

• High School Degree or GED
• Type 30 wpm
• Up to 1 year experience Professional

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge/competency of the hospital information system.
• Utilizes effective phone techniques following service excellence, HIPPA guidelines, and obtaining accurate information with the appropriate follow-through.
• Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork.
• Greets all patients, physicians, and staff pleasantly with prompt and courteous service.
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills.
• Coordinates with lead technologists/technologists the flow of patients throughout the department, responsible for patient observation, patient transport and assisting patients with personal needs.
• Recognizes patient status changes and calls for appropriate assistance. May also require starting IVs.

Other job-related information:

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Frequently
Hearing:
Conversation - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting