Imaging Technical Assistant

Company: Radiology Regional Center
Location: Port Charlotte
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Description:Now Hiring - Imaging Technical AssistantLocation: Port Charlotte, FL (18300 Murdock Cir.)Radiology Regional is one of the largest physician-driven diagnostic imaging providers, with 13 imaging centers, in Southwest Florida. We are seeking a dynamic person with a passion to care for others in the communities we serve. For over 50 years we have earned trust and confidence because of their patient care experience.Job Summary: Imaging Technical Assistant (ITA) greets patients and escorts the patient through procedures to prevent entry into unauthorized or restricted areas of facility to protect the patient. Explain proper preparation to patient prior to procedure and verify appropriate patient RX or verbal order (VO) pertinent to examinations ordered. Verify patient demographics in accordance with RRC's HIPAA/PHI policy using two identifiers to confirm patient name, address, DOB, phone numbers, and referring physicians' first and last name and physicians' address. Ensure patient's history is completed with accurate information per history sheet for exam scheduled. Operate and understand all computer systems, including PACS, RIS, MDM and SPARK (Instant Messaging). Provide personal, patient, patient family, visitors and assisting staff protection in accordance with MRI equipment safety standards and policies, procedures, protocols. Complete Radiology Regional IV training program and obtain required IV certification per the standards of RRC. Prepare IV solution sets and contrast agents for administration and assist technologists, radiologists, physicians during administration. Prepare and position patient for imaging procedures, ensure patient modesty, confidentiality, and privacy. Have an understanding and ability to navigate through the RRC Informer, accessing technical protocols, commonly used forms, required annual training and radiologists' schedules. Assist with laundry of patient gowns, sheets, and other linens. In addition to a collaborative work environment, we offer our medical assistants a generous compensation package:Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits plansLife and long-term disability insuranceThree weeks paid time off401k with a generous company contributionSix paid holidaysImaging services for employees and immediate householdRequirements:Job Requirements: Prior medical assisting or other patient focused experience is preferred, but we will train the right individual who is self-motivated, customer service-oriented, desires a career in radiologic healthcare, is personable and is interested in making our patients feel comfortable while undergoing a variety of imaging services.Required-High School Diploma or GEDRequired- CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationPreferred- Medical training program that included medical and anatomy terminologyPreferred- Medical assistant certificatePreferred- Medical knowledge/experienceShift: 4x10 (7:15am-5:45pm with rotating day off.) Radiology Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PI0b7ee35c7283-25660-35248550

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