Job Description

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Overview

At University of Minnesota Medical Center, we continually aim to improve our patients\' lives by delivering outstanding outcomes using groundbreaking technology and treatments while balancing patients\' needs. We balance the latest in technology and treatments with patient-centered care. As the core guiding hospital of the University of Minnesota Medical School, our hospital is among the most respected in the nation, providing outstanding health care results.

Our partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical school and University of Minnesota Physicians provides the platform to specialize in surgical techniques, breakthrough treatment and lifesaving therapies to train tomorrow\'s physicians. Clinical trials advance our clinical services, bringing the very newest insights to patient care.

We are conveniently located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.

This is a temporary full-time (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per two week pay period) position to provide overnight support for General Radiology services. Typical schedule is 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday 11PM-7AM.
Responsibilities

The Imaging Tech Assistant supports the Imaging Department. This includes, but is not limited to scheduling, retrieval, scan, and import/burn CD. Assist patients in preparation for their imaging exams. Assists Technologist in day-to-day functions. Ensure patient exams have clear signed orders prior to scheduling. Works closely with other departments (Emergency Department, Med Surg/ICU, OB, Clinics, etc.) with miscellaneous tasks and services to provide standard processes and top service to our internal and external customers.

Patient care

• Assists the technologist in the preparation of patient for radiology procedures as needed.
• Ensures patient safety and emergency preparedness.
• Documents patient information
• Assists Technologist in the Imaging modalities area as needed with scheduling, checking in and patient care needs.
• Pre-Schedules patients in the Imaging modalities area
• Provides support in confirmation of patient demographics and insurance verification processes.

Imaging archival duties

• Imports outside imaging to electronic medical record
• Burns CDs for Providers and patients as needed
• Scans hard-copy paper documents to the patient\xe2\x80\x99s medical record as needed
• Retrieves/ films from film library
• Performs outbound calls from the Imaging work queue, to assist in scheduling pending exams
• Practices accurate identification of all patient information

Rooms and supplies

• Assists in the cleaning, maintenance, stocking and preparation of rooms ensures that supplies are ordered and maintained
• Adheres to radiology polices and infection control standards

Radiology Information System

• Navigates PACS, EMR and Radiant with ease.
• Schedules/Checks in/arrives patients for their imaging appointments
• Uses Imaging Work Queue
• Burning / Importing of CD\xe2\x80\x99s
• Scans documents into the EMR
• Sends and retrieves information throughout the hospital.
• Assists with daily application and system needs as necessary

Acts as a patient care representative

• Greets and prepares patients for imaging exams
• Aids\' patients with completing pre-contrast CT and pre-MRI Safety questionnaires.
• Assists in positioning patients for Radiological Examinations, excluding holding during imaging acquisition
• Transports imaging patients occasionally as needed for efficiency purposes
• Prepares contrast for examinations

Qualifications

Required:

Radiology Technology student or Imaging experience in specific modality or Nursing Assistant

Radiation Safety trained

Knowledge of medical terminology
EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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